Patient's question:
A delayed period for 10 days, pregnancy was detected. The doctor said to do an ultrasound in another 10 days, but my abdomen felt cold and I had a stuffy sensation, like a bit of pain when the period was about to come without any bleeding. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The time of conception is calculated starting from the first day of the last menstrual period. If the menstrual cycle is irregular, a detailed ultrasound examination should be performed to determine the gestational age. A normal pregnancy should undergo a detailed ultrasound examination about 42 days after conception. In ectopic pregnancy cases, blood tests for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) will be lower than normal levels, and around 40 days of pregnancy, there may be pain on one side of the lower abdomen and irregular vaginal bleeding. In addition to treating ectopic pregnancy, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a joyful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.