Patient's question:
I've been married for a year now, and I'm 37 weeks pregnant. I've been feeling some pain in my lower abdomen, which comes and goes. This morning, I noticed some minor tearing down there. My relatives mentioned it could be an ectopic pregnancy, and I'm a bit upset. If it is an ectopic pregnancy, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
If it is an ectopic pregnancy, hospitalization for treatment is necessary. At 37 days of pregnancy, vaginal bleeding may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or preterm labor. A comprehensive evaluation using gynecological ultrasound, blood HCG tests, and other methods is required to make a diagnosis. For safety, it is recommended to promptly visit a regular hospital's gynecology department for follow-up and further examination to rule out the high-risk ectopic pregnancy. If it is preterm labor, it is important to actively cooperate with treatment as prescribed by the doctor.