Patient's question:
On January 9, 2013, I had my period, and from February 11 to 18, I had sexual intercourse with my husband. Now it's March 20, and my period is ten days late. A pregnancy test showed I'm not pregnant, but I have breast tenderness, increased appetite, and weight gain. What could be the reason? What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
In your current situation, it is also possible to be pregnant. Since your period is delayed by more than a week, and your appetite and weight have increased, it is indeed possible. Sometimes, you shouldn't rely too much on the accuracy of pregnancy test strips, because some women excrete very low levels of HCG in their urine, which may lead to false negatives. Therefore, in your case, you can wait for another week and then have a hospital test for HCG in your urine. Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition, and patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, pay attention to dietary issues and avoid spicy and irritating foods to prevent worsening the condition.