Patient's question:
Just found out I'm pregnant and discovered it's an ectopic pregnancy. There are conservative treatments available. Today, I noticed I'm having my period. Hello doctor, what is the reason for having a period with a conservative ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
During conservative treatment for ectopic pregnancy, menstruation occurred, which is considered not to be a normal menstrual period. It may be caused by a small miscarriage of the ectopic pregnancy leading to spotting. The diagnosis is ectopic pregnancy, and conservative treatment or surgical treatment can be chosen based on blood hCG levels and the size of the mass. Recurrent vaginal bleeding during conservative medication treatment is considered to be a small miscarriage of the ectopic pregnancy. Blood hCG can be retested, and the success of conservative treatment can be predicted based on the blood hCG values.