Patient's question:
Just found out I'm pregnant and have been experiencing constant dull abdominal pain. Since I've never been pregnant before, I'm unsure how I got pregnant and am worried about an ectopic pregnancy. I've heard ectopic pregnancies are dangerous. How should I handle this situation? Please give me many suggestions from experts.Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, normal people may also experience some mild lower abdominal discomfort, and it's not always due to an ectopic pregnancy. In this case, it's important to rest and can have blood tests to check hCG levels to determine if pregnancy is present. If pregnancy is confirmed, the doubling rate of hCG levels can be observed through retesting to determine if it's an intrauterine pregnancy. If an ultrasound can visualize the gestational sac, ectopic pregnancy can be completely ruled out.