Patient's question:
On January 9, 2013, I had my period, and then on February 11, I had my period again. From February 13 to 18, I had sexual intercourse with my husband. Now, it's March 20, and my period is delayed by ten days. A pregnancy test showed that I'm not pregnant, but I'm experiencing 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 menstrual period is delayed by more than a week, and your appetite and weight have also increased, it is indeed possible. Sometimes, you should not rely too much on the accuracy of pregnancy test sticks, 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 and see for another week, and then go to the hospital to test your urine for HCG. 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.