Patient's question:
I've only been pregnant for a short time, and I've been feeling some abdominal pain these last couple of days. I don't know if it's an ectopic pregnancy. How long does it usually take to detect ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The specific time of detection for ectopic pregnancy varies greatly. If you currently have symptoms of a missed period, along with spotting and abdominal pain, it is necessary to promptly go to the hospital for a blood hCG test to make an assessment. Generally, it can be preliminarily determined through a blood hCG test 8 to 10 days or more after intercourse. If the values rise slowly and doubling is not ideal, it may be necessary to consider follow-up retesting.