Patient's question:
Took emergency contraception twice, had my period yesterday, and it came 4 days earlier than last month. Before the period, I initially felt a little pain in the left abdomen, then it felt like menstrual cramps, and I felt like vomiting. Yesterday, my period came with very little flow. This morning, the pregnancy test strip was negative. Could this be a case of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Your current menstruation may not necessarily be your period. This is because taking emergency contraception can lead to a withdrawal bleeding approximately one week later. The bleeding you are experiencing is likely withdrawal bleeding, which is different from a normal menstrual cycle and should be distinguished. Additionally, you can only take emergency contraception once per menstrual cycle. Taking it multiple times is ineffective. Moreover, you are absolutely not experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Wishing you good health!When patients face the impact of ectopic pregnancy, we should actively adopt treatment measures and avoid delaying medical consultation. If ectopic pregnancy does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.