Patient's question:
I took leave on December 3rd last month because it always gets delayed by about 8-10 days. From January 13th to 17th, I had mild stomach pain, similar to what you feel before your period, but it never came. On January 18th, I went for a check-up, and the result was weakly positive. Last night, I had very little urine, and it was very yellow. Now, my stomach doesn't hurt anymore. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? What tests do I need to take to confirm an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy, also known as tubal pregnancy, refers to a pregnancy occurring outside the uterine cavity, with tubal pregnancy being the most common type. Clinical manifestations include missed periods, early pregnancy symptoms, abdominal pain or intermittent lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, intra-abdominal bleeding after rupture, anemia, shock, and other symptoms. Ultrasound examination for ectopic pregnancy is of great significance for its diagnosis. If the uterus appears empty and low-echo areas are observed in the surrounding areas, with embryonic buds and primitive fetal heart tube detected within, ectopic pregnancy can be confirmed.