Patient's question:
I am twenty-one years old this year. I got pregnant recently, and I've been feeling unwell lately. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and they said I have low progesterone. A friend told me that low progesterone could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. I was terrified and want to ask if low progesterone is a symptom of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Low progesterone does not necessarily mean ectopic pregnancy; it could also be threatened miscarriage. The main way to confirm ectopic pregnancy and threatened miscarriage is to go to the hospital for an ultrasound. If the fetus has entered the uterine cavity, ectopic pregnancy can be ruled out. If there is threatened miscarriage, bed rest is recommended, along with oral progesterone capsules and fetal preservation medicine. After one week, go to the hospital for a thorough check-up of progesterone and ultrasound. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.