Patient's question:
A while ago, I had sex with my boyfriend without using contraception and ended up getting pregnant. Since I wasn't ready to have a child, I went to the hospital to have an abortion and had the baby removed. But ever since the abortion, I haven't been able to eat much. I want to know if this could be because I'm pregnant again?Doctor's answer:
If appetite is poor after a crowd, it doesn't necessarily mean pregnancy. It could be due to hormonal changes in the body that affect appetite. If you're concerned, a specific hormone called HCG can be detected in a pregnant woman's urine starting from the 7th to 10th day of early pregnancy. Early pregnancy test strips on the market can detect pregnancy the fastest, usually within 7 days after sexual intercourse. If you go to the hospital for testing, you can also undergo a urine, which can also be done about a week after sexual intercourse. Alternatively, you can test for pregnancy a week after your next menstrual period is delayed, which is more accurate.