What tests are done to check for ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is a common phenomenon in women. We know that under normal circumstances, the embryo develops in the uterine cavity, but if there is an abnormality, the fertilized egg will reach other places and cause ectopic pregnancy. After a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she needs to do a lot of examinations. So what examinations are needed for ectopic pregnancy? Regarding this issue, the following is an introduction, I hope it will be helpful to women.

What tests are needed for ectopic pregnancy?

Under normal circumstances, the fertilized egg will migrate from the fallopian tube to the uterine cavity, then settle down and slowly develop into a fetus. However, due to various reasons, something went wrong during the migration of the fertilized egg and it did not reach the uterus but stayed somewhere else, which became an ectopic pregnancy. If an ectopic pregnancy is suspected, the woman will undergo some auxiliary examinations. So, what examinations are needed for ectopic pregnancy? The following are the tests that must be done for ectopic pregnancy:

1. Posterior fornix puncture is widely used to assist in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Blood can often be drawn out and does not coagulate after placement, and contains small blood clots. . Failure to remove fluid does not rule out the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.

2. Laparoscopic examination. In most cases, early ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed after medical history, gynecological examination, blood β-HCG measurement, and B-ultrasound examination. However, for some cases that are more difficult to diagnose, examination under direct laparoscopy can provide a clear diagnosis in a timely manner and surgical treatment can be performed at the same time.

3. Other biochemical markers. The serum AFP level of patients with ectopic pregnancy is elevated and the E2 level is low. The combined measurement of the two with serum HCG and progesterone is superior to single measurement in the detection of ectopic pregnancy. 1. Posterior fornix puncture. Posterior fornix puncture is widely used to assist in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Blood can often be drawn out and does not coagulate after placement, and contains small blood clots. If no fluid is removed, the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy cannot be ruled out.

The above is an introduction to what examinations are needed for ectopic pregnancy. Women should have some understanding of the diagnosis methods of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy has a great impact on women’s health. If it is not actively treated, it is likely to cause serious consequences for female friends. Therefore, if women have symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, they should go to a regular hospital for treatment as soon as possible and take active treatment measures to avoid worsening of the disease and affecting their health.