Patient's question:
How is ectopic pregnancy caused? What is the current rate of ectopic pregnancy among women in society? Can this disease be prevented or, more accurately, can it be prevented from recurring? How can one speculate whether it is ectopic pregnancy? What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy? How is it different from normal pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If it's suspected to be an ectopic pregnancy, an exclusion method is needed, combined with hCG values. A comprehensive evaluation should be made through careful ultrasound examination of the uterus to speculate on the specific probability of ectopic pregnancy. Currently, there is no exact statement, and authoritative data is lacking. An ultrasound can be performed around 40 days after the last menstrual period. If it is an intrauterine pregnancy, a gestational sac should be visible at this time. Seeing the gestational sac can also indicate ectopic pregnancy. If the gestational sac is not visible within the uterus, further comprehensive evaluation based on hCG should be conducted. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are not obvious in the early stages.