Patient's question:
This month, my period hasn't come yet, and I think I might be pregnant. Through a careful HCG check, it turns out I am pregnant. But I'm worried it might be an ectopic pregnancy. My second pregnancy was ectopic, and I had to have it terminated. Doctor, how can I tell from the HCG value if it's an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation of the embryo outside the uterine cavity, such as in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, abdomen, uterine horns, etc., with the fallopian tubes being the most common location. During ectopic pregnancy, blood hCG levels are significantly lower than normal, but generally lower than those of intrauterine pregnancy at the same gestational age, and they will never double. However, when diagnosing ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to combine careful ultrasound examinations.