Patient's question:
Last menstrual period was on November 30th. I went to the hospital for a check-up on January 5th. The urine test showed a weak positive result, and the ultrasound did not detect a gestational sac. On January 7th, I took a self-test at home, and it was still weakly positive. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy or some other issue?Doctor's answer:
If there is no gestational sac detected during the ultrasound, there are two possibilities to consider. First, the pregnancy may be too early, and the fertilized egg has not yet reached the uterus for implantation. Second, it is necessary to be highly vigilant about the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, in your current situation, you can wait for another week and then have a follow-up check. If you experience vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain during this period, seek medical attention promptly.