Patient's question:
Today, while getting a prenatal check-up at the hospital, I had a thorough blood test. I wanted to consult on how hCG can be used to eliminate ectopic pregnancy.Doctor's answer:
Is it an ectopic pregnancy? It's best to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination. An ultrasound can be done as early as six weeks of pregnancy. If a gestational sac is found inside the uterus, the possibility of ectopic pregnancy can be ruled out. It is difficult to confirm ectopic pregnancy solely through hCG testing. If the value is low, it may also be due to threatened miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancy is a type of ectopic gestation, and once detected, it requires prompt termination of early pregnancy.