Patient's question:
I am currently breastfeeding and pregnant, but my menstrual cycle during breastfeeding is chaotic and irregular, coming every two months and over a month. On the third day of the first lunar month, my period came, and I haven't had it for over a month when I took an early pregnancy test and it showed negative. On August 17th, another test showed no pregnancy. After August 20th, I had a period similar to my usual one but irregular. How can I know how long I have been pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Usually, Aunt Flo doesn't come. Now, two months have passed without Aunt Flo, and a pregnancy test shows I'm pregnant. I want to confirm the date of my last menstrual period. An MRI can be done for a thorough examination. Based on the size of the gestational sac and the length of the fetal pole, crown-rump length, the gestational age can be diagnosed. Regular prenatal check-ups can be done irregularly. One way is to estimate the gestational age by calculating from the day of the last menstrual period. Another way is to estimate the number of days pregnant by doing an ultrasound based on the size of the gestational sac. Pay attention to rest, prevent fatigue, and strictly prohibit sexual activity. Regular prenatal check-ups should be done.