Patient's question:
My last menstrual period was on November 9th, and I have been taking my temperature regularly. On December 12th, my lowest reading was 36.1 degrees Celsius. On December 29th, I used a pregnancy test strip and it showed a faint positive result. Could you please tell me: Am I pregnant? How do I calculate the number of weeks pregnant? How many weeks pregnant am I now? When should I go to the hospital for my first ultrasound?Wishing everyone a happy New Year and may all your wishes come true!
First follow-up question: I’ve been feeling uncomfortable in my abdomen these past two days, sometimes with a slight, crisscrossing pain on both sides. My lower back also feels sore. Is this normal?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, pregnancy duration is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. You should be about 53-54 days pregnant. However, a weak positive test on December 29th suggests you should visit the hospital for a check-up. There are two possible reasons: one is that fertilization occurred later, resulting in a later actual pregnancy, and the other is that the corpus luteum function may be poor, leading to poor embryo development and low hCG levels in the body, which could result in a weak positive urine test. Mild lower abdominal pain and backache are common early pregnancy symptoms, but it's important to monitor for vaginal bleeding. If bleeding occurs, absolute bed rest and medication for fetal preservation are necessary. Abstinence from sexual activity is recommended for the first three months.