Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. When can I tell if it's an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Is it an ectopic pregnancy? Before it ruptures, you can do a pregnancy test for HCG. If it's positive and an abdominal ultrasound doesn't show a gestational sac in the uterine cavity, it's usually necessary to consider the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Generally, it takes at least 6 weeks from the last menstrual period to detect a gestational sac. If it's not visible, it's recommended to repeat the ultrasound in 7 days.