Patient's question:
My wife is pregnant. Recently, she often has wandering thoughts and is afraid of an ectopic pregnancy. I want to ask everyone how long it usually takes to discover ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for women with a relatively regular menstrual cycle, if they have sexual activity after a missed period, they are generally advised to have an ultrasound examination around 40 days after the missed period. This can reveal a clear gestational sac, primitive heart tube, or yolk sac, confirming an intrauterine pregnancy. If no gestational sac is found during the examination and there is irregular vaginal bleeding with abnormal blood values, it should be considered whether it could be an ectopic pregnancy. It is essential to follow the doctor's advice for follow-up tests.