Patient's question:
I got my period on the 15th of last month, had intercourse on the 22nd, and now it's been 9 days since my period. The test paper shows negative. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? I don't have any other symptoms, just feel tired and have weak legs?Doctor's answer:
Is it an ectopic pregnancy? You can do a careful check with an early pregnancy test for HCG. If it's positive and there's no gestational sac found in the uterine cavity during an abdominal ultrasound, it's generally considered a possible ectopic pregnancy. However, first, be mindful of the possibility that the gestational sac might be too small to detect. If no gestational sac or other abnormalities are found, you should recheck after 7 days. The gestational period is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. An ectopic pregnancy usually ruptures around 40 days of gestation. If there's mild pain in the right lower abdomen, it could be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy. You can also go to the hospital for a posterior vaginal puncture to confirm the diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy. Faced with the harm of ectopic pregnancy, we should actively take treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If the ectopic pregnancy does not improve with treatment, it's important to change the treatment plan promptly.