Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing some noticeable abdominal pain and feeling quite uncomfortable. My period has also been delayed for a long time, and I don't think it's pregnancy. My friend mentioned it could be an ectopic pregnancy, especially since I've been sexually active. So, could you please tell me how I can determine if it might be an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
How to suspect an ectopic pregnancy can be determined through a combination of ultrasound, blood hCG, medical history, and clinical diagnostic symptoms. If the menstrual cycle was previously normal and regular, with normal sexual activity, and the period has not arrived, pregnancy should first be considered. An ultrasound can be performed for a thorough examination to diagnose whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy. Around 40 days of amenorrhea, if there is no gestational sac in the uterine cavity, blood hCG needs to be tested. Based on the test results, combined with symptoms such as abdominal pain, ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed.