Patient's question:
I haven't had my period for two months. I thought it was delayed, but there was a little bit of blood in my underwear. I also had abdominal pain and bloating. Using a pregnancy test didn't show two lines, but I felt nauseous after eating and had an uncomfortable stomach. I wonder if it could be an ectopic pregnancy? What are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
There are several reasons for delayed menstruation. A negative result on a pregnancy test can rule out pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting may indicate a gastrointestinal disease. Ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity and is a common gynecological emergency. The incidence rate is approximately 2%. Typical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include irregular vaginal bleeding after a missed period, accompanied by abdominal pain. There is often a history of 6-8 weeks of missed periods, persistent irregular vaginal bleeding, and abdominal pain typically occurs on one side. Early symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, dry heaving, dizziness, and neurasthenia, which are similar to the early symptoms of normal pregnancy.