Patient's question:
Yesterday I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that I have pelvic effusion. Is this a symptom of ectopic pregnancy? I want to know if pelvic effusion is ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic effusion is generally primarily a manifestation of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Through pelvic effusion, it is usually not possible to confirm the condition of ectopic pregnancy. In ectopic pregnancy, there must first be a history of missed periods, which may also result in pain on one side of the abdomen. There may also be the possibility of bleeding. If the pregnancy duration is longer, a mass may appear on one side of the abdomen. Generally, it is mainly through ultrasound examination and blood hCG testing that the diagnosis can be confirmed. When necessary, a posterior vaginal fornix puncture may be required to clarify the diagnosis.