How does the test paper show positive but the ultrasound does not display it?

Patient's question:

I tested positive with the test strip ~I want to have an abortion~ but the ultrasound didn't show anything, how can this be? ~Can I still have an abortion~

Doctor's answer:

??????Hello! A home pregnancy test can only serve as an initial screening tool. Its results are not entirely accurate and may often produce false-positive or false-negative reactions. Therefore, it should not be used as the primary basis for determining pregnancy. Additionally, an ultrasound examination in the early stages of pregnancy cannot provide a definitive answer. Ultrasound is typically able to detect a gestational sac after 5 weeks of pregnancy (counting from the first day of the last menstrual period), with a detection rate of 100% by the 6th week.

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