Patient's question:
What changes can occur in hCG levels with ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The clinical diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is primarily characterized by symptoms such as amenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, and irregular vaginal bleeding. Blood HCG levels are often higher than those of normal intrauterine early pregnancy at the same stage, and the dynamic monitoring data typically show a lower rise compared to the normal intrauterine early pregnancy increase. A careful ultrasound examination reveals no gestational sac within the uterus, while a low-echo or mixed-echo mass appears in one adnexal region. A comprehensive evaluation should be made based on medical history, symptoms, and careful examination.