Patient's question:
My period was 5 days late, and the early pregnancy test showed a faint positive. Later, I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, but nothing could be seen. The blood hCG was 10.32 U/L after my period, and it was 73 U/L when I got my blood drawn. After another four or five days, it was over 200 U/L. Today, I had my period again this month, so it should be ruled out as pregnancy, right? But then I'm confused. Two days ago, it was still faintly positive. What could be the reason? Could it be some kind of illness?Doctor's answer:
You currently have a condition of menstrual delay, and after conducting a thorough examination, it has been found that your levels of chorionic hormone are abnormal. In most cases, this is likely due to pregnancy. If you experience symptoms of bleeding, it is most likely caused by bleeding during pregnancy. Therefore, for your current condition, it is recommended that you first monitor the situation and rest properly. If, after one week, the hormone levels have not returned to normal, you should undergo another ultrasound examination to determine if the condition is caused by pregnancy.