Patient's question:
AgeDetailed medical history and consultation purpose: I have had an intrauterine device (IUD) for nearly five years. My period, which usually comes around the 8th of each month, did not arrive this month. However, since the 8th, I have been experiencing dark, earthy-colored discharge from my vagina, sometimes with a small amount of blood. A pregnancy test strip tested my urine and showed positive results, but an ultrasound examination revealed no embryo in the uterus. Could this be a case of ectopic pregnancy? Some doctors have told me that ectopic pregnancy must be left to rupture on its own before surgery can be performed—is that correct? If it is ectopic pregnancy, can it be detected and treated early?
Auxiliary tests: I have undergone two urine tests and two ultrasounds. The first
Doctor's answer:
Hello, ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous gynecological acute abdomen disease that requires high vigilance. The common causes of ectopic pregnancy include chronic tubal inflammation, tuberculosis, endometrial ectopic, etc. Ectopic pregnancy is a more serious disease than miscarriage. As the fetus grows, the fallopian tube may rupture, causing severe bleeding. It not only threatens the fetus but, more importantly, endangers the mother's life. If ectopic pregnancy is confirmed, it should be terminated as early as possible under the guidance of a doctor.