Patient's question:
This month, my period is delayed by more than a week and hasn't arrived yet. I took a pregnancy test, and it showed positive—I'm pregnant. However, my school uniform has started to hurt, like it's about to come on. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? Can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test?Doctor's answer:
If your period is delayed by a week and a pregnancy test is positive, you can confirm pregnancy, but whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy is still uncertain. Generally, at 6-7 weeks of pregnancy, you can have an ultrasound examination to check the position of the gestational sac. If the gestational sac is inside the uterus, there is no need to worry. If there is no gestational sac in the uterus and there is a space-occupying inflammation in the adnexal area, it is considered an ectopic pregnancy. Early diagnosis and medication treatment are crucial. Ectopic pregnancy is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to vaginal hygiene and maintain a light diet. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!