Patient's question:
My colleague was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy last week. My husband and I are currently trying to conceive. What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy one month in?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is asymptomatic. If you are trying to conceive, pay close attention to observing your menstrual cycle. If your period is delayed by more than three days, you can use a urine early pregnancy test or have your blood drawn to check hCG to determine if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant, you can have an ultrasound done at the hospital between 35 and 40 days of pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, the intrauterine gestational sac can be seen, and there is no need to worry. If you experience abdominal pain and bleeding again after becoming pregnant, it is important to promptly visit the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.