Patient's question:
How to detect ectopic pregnancy? What are the differences between ectopic pregnancy and normal pregnancy? What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy, also known as tubal pregnancy, means that the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus. Most ectopic pregnancies are tubal pregnancies, typically presenting with symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. To confirm if it is an ectopic pregnancy, an ultrasound examination can be performed around the sixth week of pregnancy. If a gestational sac is not found in the female uterus, it is likely an ectopic pregnancy. It is necessary to have an ultrasound promptly to determine the location of the gestational sac.