Patient's question:
A friend is pregnant. Today, I went with her for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was an ectopic pregnancy. I want to understand what the criteria are for distinguishing and diagnosing ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If pregnancy is confirmed through testing and it is an ectopic pregnancy, then it is detected through a detailed ultrasound examination of the uterine appendages, where the gestational sac is implanted outside the uterus. This is the standard for diagnosis and speculation. Additionally, through blood hCG testing, checking again after a 48-hour interval, if there is no normal doubling and the value decreases slightly, this is also a standard for speculation. Progesterone testing is considered if it is not below 20.