Patient's question:
Friend is not feeling well, went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result of the examination was ectopic pregnancy. Wondering if ectopic pregnancy should be hospitalized?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy usually requires hospitalization for close observation. The most common treatment for ectopic pregnancy is medication and surgery. Doctors typically provide timely treatment for ectopic pregnancy to prevent harm to the woman. If detected early, ectopic pregnancy can be treated with medication before tubal damage occurs. Usually one or two medications can terminate early pregnancy. Surgery can prevent ectopic pregnancy, but it also has side effects. Therefore, blood tests should be conducted promptly to ensure the medication is effective. If the pregnancy is less than a few weeks along, surgery is safer than medication. The cost is approximately 1400 yuan. Ordinary large, regular hospitals can perform diagnosis and treatment. Ectopic pregnancy can injure the soul and must be treated with hospitalization.