Patient's question:
I was late by 10 days this month for my period (it came on November 25th). I used a pregnancy test and it showed a faint positive. However, 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 around 7 to 14 days. You can also go to the hospital to get an HCG test, as its numerical value can directly reflect the level of progesterone in the body. Through the HCG test, you can not only determine if you are pregnant but also check if your progesterone level is low and if there is a risk of miscarriage. An ultrasound can reveal whether there is a fetus, any abnormalities, and ectopic pregnancy.