If the embryo stops developing, can a pregnancy test still detect pregnancy?

Patient's question:

On the 15th of last month, there was a little dark brown liquid discharge. I thought it was my period, but it stopped quickly. On the 20th, it came again, still dark brown, and more in quantity. In the toilet, I could see something like endometrial shedding. Later, it became a little bit at a time, with each bathroom visit leaving stains on the toilet paper, and sometimes on my underwear as well. Until this morning, there was no significant abdominal pain. This morning, a test strip showed a positive result. My period arrived on the 20th in April, and it always delays by 5-7 days each month. I had an ectopic pregnancy surgery in October last year.

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: The clinical manifestations of ectopic pregnancy first include a history of missed periods. In the early stages, there are no obvious abnormalities. Suggestions: If the ectopic pregnancy sac ruptures, in the early stages, there may be only a small amount of vaginal bleeding, which is intermittent and accompanied by mild abdominal pain. If the ectopic pregnancy is in the late stage, there will be severe abdominal pain, intra-abdominal bleeding, which may lead to shock and endanger life.

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