Patient's question:
I have had my period delayed by 15 days. My cycle was very regular before, and I'm afraid I might be pregnant. I want to ask, what is ectopic pregnancy, what is intrauterine pregnancy, and what are the differences between them?Doctor's answer:
When a fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterine cavity, it is called ectopic pregnancy, also known as an ectopic pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, the fertilized egg migrates from the fallopian tube to the uterine cavity, then settles in and gradually develops into a fetus. This is what is known as a normal intrauterine pregnancy. However, due to various reasons, the fertilized egg goes off the track during migration and does not reach the uterus but stays in another place instead, which becomes an ectopic pregnancy, also known as ectopic pregnancy in medical terms. There are many treatments for ectopic pregnancy, but since the symptoms of the patients are different, the treatment methods used are also different. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose the patient as soon as possible so that the right treatment can be administered.