Did vaginal ultrasound misdiagnose ectopic pregnancy?

Under normal circumstances, the fetus grows and develops in the mother's uterus. Ectopic pregnancy is a relatively common condition, but it is indeed very dangerous and sometimes seriously endangers the life of the pregnant woman. The early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are not easy to detect. Ectopic pregnancy can be detected by B-ultrasound, so what will the vaginal ultrasound of ectopic pregnancy reveal?

Did vaginal ultrasound misdiagnose ectopic pregnancy?

Vaginal ultrasound examination may misdiagnose ectopic pregnancy, but the probability of misdiagnosis is not high. Ectopic pregnancy refers to a situation where there is no gestational sac in the uterus, but an abnormal mass appears outside the uterus and there is a lot of blood accumulated in the pelvis, so it is difficult to make a correct diagnosis.

When distinguishing ectopic pregnancy, the doctor will make a comprehensive diagnosis, such as based on the blood cell human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone levels. If it is a normal pregnancy, HCG will gradually increase and the progesterone level will gradually increase. If HCG does not double every other day, the progesterone value is relatively low, vaginal bleeding occurs, and there is no gestational sac in the uterine cavity, it can be diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, the chance of misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is not high.

If ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, you must go to the hospital for active treatment, and the treatment method should be determined based on the level of HCG and the size of the mass.

This can usually be detected, because if it is an ectopic pregnancy, you can see a lump in the adnexal area. If there is a lump, it is generally considered to be an ectopic pregnancy. Suggestions: If it is an ectopic pregnancy, it is generally recommended that you treat it conservatively or surgically.

How long does it take to do an ultrasound during pregnancy? Under normal circumstances, pregnant women should have an ultrasound examination in the early stages of pregnancy (about 12 weeks). Pregnant mothers should avoid having B-ultrasound too early or having it done several times. If you do B-ultrasound too early, the sensitivity may fluctuate and the newly produced test tube embryo may be detrimental to the embryonic development process. B-ultrasound is done in the early stages of pregnancy to confirm whether you are pregnant and how many days you have been pregnant, to provide a reliable basis for determining the date of delivery, and to promptly handle any abnormalities in the development of the embryo.

The second B-ultrasound examination is usually arranged in the middle and late pregnancy (about 20 weeks of pregnancy). At this time, there is relatively more amniotic fluid in the uterine cavity, the fetus is of moderate size, and there is a large activity space in the uterine cavity. For B-ultrasound examination, there is good saturation, and each organ of the fetus can be clearly seen. More obvious malformations, such as congenital heart disease, anencephaly, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, abdominal rupture, short limbs, polycystic kidney, atresia of the digestive system, etc. are easy to detect. If necessary, medical treatment or termination of pregnancy can be initiated immediately.

The third B-ultrasound examination should be arranged in the late pregnancy (about 28 weeks of pregnancy), mainly to grasp the growth and development of the fetus in the uterine cavity and to re-check whether the fetus has any deformities. Because some diseases occur in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, ultrasound examination may not be able to treat them in time.

If the pregnant mother has not given birth two weeks after the due date, the doctor may recommend another B-ultrasound to understand the status of the embryo, amniotic fluid, fetal position, etc., which will help the doctor decide which delivery method is safe.

If the pregnant mother suffers from some diseases, B-ultrasound examination is very important. The frequency and time of B-ultrasound examinations during pregnancy should be based on the pregnancy status and in accordance with the doctor's instructions. Don't ignore prenatal checkups.