What should I do if I suspect an ectopic pregnancy?

Patient's question:

I am a parent with a baby now, and this time I want to have another baby. But it seems that the fetal position is not very normal. If something happens again, it is quite consistent with ectopic pregnancy. If it is indeed ectopic pregnancy, I am a bit worried. I would like to ask, what should I do if suspected of ectopic pregnancy?

Doctor's answer:

Now pregnant, if there is suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy, further careful examination is generally required. For ectopic pregnancy, it is mainly diagnosed through ultrasound to determine how the embryonic tissue is located within the uterine cavity. This situation usually occurs within the first three months of pregnancy. If it is after three months of pregnancy, the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy recurring is relatively low. When necessary, blood hCG testing can be combined. If it is confirmed to be ectopic pregnancy, it is usually necessary to terminate the early pregnancy.

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