Patient's question:
This month, my period is a week late. I thought I might be pregnant and went to the hospital for an ultrasound. The doctor couldn't see anything and said it would be a few days before it would be visible. After going home, I bought a pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy and it came back with a faint positive.What kind of help do I need: When can an ultrasound be done during pregnancy?
Doctor's answer:
You need to go to the hospital for the first prenatal examination to confirm whether it is a normal intrauterine pregnancy if your menstrual period is delayed for more than one week or if you have been amenorrheic for 40 days (which is a delay of 10 days in menstruation). If the early pregnancy test strips show two red lines, this is a positive result indicating pregnancy. However, whether it is a normal intrauterine pregnancy needs to be confirmed after one week of menstrual delay with a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the uterine appendages. At 60 days of amenorrhea, a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the embryonic sac and fetal heartbeat is performed to confirm a viable fetus. During early pregnancy, pay attention to rest, maintain a balanced diet, and avoid sexual activity. Please promptly apply for a prenatal care health card and undergo regular prenatal examinations. If you feel any discomfort, please seek medical attention promptly. Avoid viral infections, exposure to toxic and harmful chemicals, as well as radiation. Do not take any medication without consulting a doctor.