Can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test stick?

A pregnancy test stick can detect pregnancy, but it cannot tell whether it is an ectopic pregnancy. It often requires further ultrasound examination with a doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Generally speaking, pregnancy test sticks are mainly used to detect whether a woman is pregnant. The principle is to determine whether a woman is pregnant by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine. However, whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy, as long as the embryo exists and develops, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) will be secreted. And when checked, a positive result will be shown, which means pregnancy.

Simply using a pregnancy test stick can only detect pregnancy, but cannot determine the location of the embryo, which means it cannot correctly distinguish between intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy. To confirm an ectopic pregnancy, it is often necessary to combine other clinical information, such as ultrasound examination results, which can directly observe whether there is a gestational sac in the uterine cavity, as well as the size and shape of the gestational sac, which is also an important means of diagnosing ectopic pregnancy.

Note: You should relax your mind and not be anxious or nervous. If the pregnancy test stick is positive, you need to see a doctor in time and cooperate with the doctor to draw blood and perform ultrasound examinations to further clarify the diagnosis. You need to strengthen your diet and avoid picky eating. You also need to pay more attention to hygiene, take a bath frequently, and change your underwear frequently.