Patient's question:
I'm so afraid of having an ectopic pregnancy, but I've carefully checked my hCG today. I want to understand if hCG can detect ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If it is an ectopic pregnancy, the hCG level in the blood will also decrease after pregnancy, but the value will be low, and it will never show a doubling increase again. Therefore, if you are already pregnant but worried about the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy, you can go to the hospital to check the hCG level in your blood. At the same time, you should have a detailed ultrasound examination after the fifth week of pregnancy. As long as the gestational sac can be seen within the uterine cavity, the possibility of ectopic pregnancy can be completely ruled out.