Patient's question:
I have had a delayed period for ten days, and the test paper shows negative. I did an ultrasound today, but it also showed no pregnancy. Is this related to ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
In cases of ectopic pregnancy, the level of urine HCG rises less sharply than in intrauterine pregnancy, which may lead to a false negative result again. Of course, it could also be a true negative with delayed menstruation. Your situation has a higher likelihood of being a delayed menstruation. Generally, ectopic pregnancy can be detected after a 40-day delay in menstruation. However, your ultrasound suggests no pregnancy, so the possibility of delayed menstruation remains higher. There are many treatment methods for ectopic pregnancy, but since symptoms vary among patients, the diagnostic approach also differs. Therefore, it is crucial for patients to be diagnosed as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be administered.