Patient's question:
My cousin got pregnant this year, but recently, some of my friends have said that many people are experiencing ectopic pregnancies now. It's terrifying because they can't carry the pregnancy to term and have to have an abortion. I'm very upset. I don't know much about my cousin's situation, but I'd like to ask: What are the signs of an ectopic pregnancy? How is ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Menstruation delayed by several to dozens of days is often discovered when the condition has already developed. Lower abdominal pain, a sensation of fullness in the lower abdomen, and sometimes severe pain accompanied by profuse sweating and vaginal bleeding, which is often minimal and may involve minor tearing. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and frequent urination. A positive pregnancy test indicates pregnancy, and ultrasound or laparoscopy can help confirm the diagnosis.An ectopic pregnancy, also known as a tubal pregnancy, refers to a condition where the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity, such as in the fallopian tubes, uterine cornua, abdomen, or ovaries, due to certain influencing factors. Among these, fallopian tube pregnancy accounts for 95%, followed by abdominal pregnancy.
There are several treatment options for ectopic pregnancy, but the chosen method depends on the patient's specific condition. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon noticing symptoms.