Experts explain several tests that can help diagnose ectopic pregnancy

Since the symptoms of early ectopic pregnancy are very similar to those of normal pregnancy, it is difficult to diagnose ectopic pregnancy and it is often easy to misdiagnose ectopic pregnancy. What are the common tests that help diagnose ectopic pregnancy ? The following is a list of common tests that help diagnose ectopic pregnancy.

In general, common tests that help diagnose ectopic pregnancy include:

The first is a vaginal examination. If the vaginal examination is very painful, or the doctor finds a mass in the adnexal area or a thickening of the fallopian tube, it is very likely to be caused by an ectopic pregnancy. This is an important examination method for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy.

The second is B-ultrasound examination. If the B-ultrasound examination can see the embryo in the fallopian tube, it is definitely an ectopic pregnancy, which is of great significance for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. But in most cases, the embryo dies in the early stage of development, so that the embryo is too small to be detected by ultrasound. However, at this time, the doctor may notice swelling of the fallopian tube, and may also see blood clots and residual tissue in the embryo, but the B-ultrasound examination will find that there is no fetal sac or embryo in the uterus. This also indicates an ectopic pregnancy.

Finally, a blood test is done to understand the levels of pregnancy hormones in pregnant women - human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and progesterone (P). If the levels are high enough to show that you are indeed pregnant, but not as high as they should be at the current stage of pregnancy, then it is possible that you have an ectopic pregnancy. If the pregnant woman has not felt any pain at the time, then the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy cannot be finally confirmed as an ectopic pregnancy, and it is necessary to repeat the examination 2 to 3 days later to see if it is an ectopic pregnancy. After the reexamination, if the pregnant woman's human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone levels still do not reach the level they should be, then it may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. This is also an effective examination method for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy.

The above is an introduction to the common methods of diagnosing ectopic pregnancy. I believe everyone has some understanding of this. Once an ectopic pregnancy is confirmed, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid serious delays in the condition.