Patient's question:
I am pregnant for the first time, and I tested positive using a pregnancy test kit. However, a few days later, my period still came, so I’m very worried that my pregnancy might be an ectopic pregnancy. How can I check for ectopic pregnancy, and what tests should I undergo at the hospital? Should I have blood tests or an ultrasound?Doctor's answer:
A pregnancy test has been taken using a pregnancy test kit, but there has been a recurrence of bleeding. This situation does not rule out the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy, but it could also be a sign of threatened miscarriage. Therefore, at this stage, it is first necessary to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination, combined with blood tests for hCG and progesterone, to confirm the diagnosis. If the ultrasound examination results show a gestational sac, it generally rules out the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. If the blood test results are normal, it is possible to proceed with treatment to prevent miscarriage.