Patient's question:
My girlfriend's menstrual cycle is usually around the 24th or 25th of each month. On October 15th, we had sex. Her period came in October, but now it's December 12th and she still hasn't had her period.First follow-up question: Which department should I go to in the hospital for an early pregnancy test? Is it a long process?
Second follow-up question: Since her period came in the same month, she shouldn't be pregnant, right?
Doctor's answer:
The best method is to undergo corresponding examinations such as HCG blood tests, HCG urine tests, and ultrasound inspections at the hospital to confirm whether it is truly pregnancy. The arrival of menstruation only proves that there is no fertilized egg implanting in the uterine cavity, but it cannot determine that there is no fertilized egg implanting elsewhere, such as in the fimbriae of the fallopian tube or in the abdominal cavity. Therefore, it is still recommended to have an HCG test at the hospital. If you really don't want to go, you can use test strips for testing, but it is recommended to use them multiple times, as there may be errors.