Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle has always been very regular, but this month it was delayed by half a month. My friend suggested I use a pregnancy test, and the result was positive. However, today there was some bleeding. I'm a bit surprised. How can I distinguish between menstruation and miscarriage in this case?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your menstrual cycle has always been normal, but this time it is delayed by half a month. The early pregnancy test is positive, indicating pregnancy. There is bleeding today, which is considered to be threatened miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancy cannot be ruled out! If it were your period, the early pregnancy test would never be positive. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination and blood hCG testing. If it is confirmed to be an intrauterine early pregnancy, and you do not want the child, you can consider an abortion or medication abortion. If you want the child, it is recommended to actively perform pregnancy preservation treatment.