Patient's question:
I have now missed my period for 22 days. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I was not pregnant. Even after taking medication, I still haven't had my period. I just looked up the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy online, and I'm a bit scared—is it possible that I have ectopic pregnancy? If it is ectopic pregnancy, can it be detected during the hospital visit? Is the examination method the same as for normal pregnancy? Oh, by the way, I had a check-up at the hospital on December 19th, and a blood test confirmed that I was not pregnant. But can it rule out ectopic pregnancy? Sometimes I experience intermittent stomach pain. Thank you for the guidance from all the doctors!Patient Age: 24
Doctor's answer:
Hello, ectopic pregnancy usually causes pain on one side of the lower abdomen. An ultrasound examination around 40 days of amenorrhea can confirm it. The treatment options for ectopic pregnancy vary and depend on factors such as fertility requirements, the size and location of the ectopic pregnancy, and the patient's overall health. For women who have not been pregnant, the goal is to preserve fertility to the greatest extent possible while prioritizing saving the patient's life.