Patient's question:
This month Aunt Flo didn't come, maybe I'm pregnant. But the past few days I've been feeling stomach pain, wondering if the stomach pain is an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
So-called ectopic pregnancy is actually called "abnormal early pregnancy." The typical symptoms are abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding after a missed period, usually occurring between 6-8 weeks of amenorrhea. The characteristics of the abdominal pain include significant tenderness and rebound tenderness. Currently, the most important aspect is how to confirm the pregnancy. Blood hCG testing is a crucial method for early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Vaginal MRI is more accurate than abdominal MRI. Combining these two tests provides greater diagnostic assistance. If the diagnosis is still difficult, other methods such as posterior vaginal fornix aspiration or laparoscopy may be considered.