Patient's question:
I'm pregnant and want to check carefully if it's an ectopic pregnancy, but what test should I use? Can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a urine test?Doctor's answer:
An ectopic pregnancy cannot be detected through a urine test. A urine test can only determine how pregnancy occurred, but to check for ectopic pregnancy, you can either have an ultrasound at the hospital or measure progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Alternatively, you can undergo a posterior fornix aspiration. Ectopic pregnancy is a critical condition that requires early detection and early treatment.