Patient's question:
I was late with my monthly period this month by 10 days (it arrived on November 25th). I used an early pregnancy test and it showed a faint positive result, but on the 26th, I had dark menstrual blood with very little flow. Could I be pregnant? I took emergency contraception once last month!Doctor's answer:
After sexual intercourse, it is generally recommended to purchase and self-check pregnancy test strips 7 days to 14 days later. You can also go to the hospital for an HCG test. The level of HCG can directly reflect the level of progesterone in the body. Through an HCG test, you can not only determine if you are pregnant but also check if your progesterone is low and if there is a risk of miscarriage. An ultrasound can reveal whether there is a fetus, any abnormalities, and ectopic pregnancy.