The easiest way to determine pregnancy is to use a pregnancy test stick. However, the use of a pregnancy test stick requires attention to many details. Firstly, it is necessary to confirm that menstruation has stopped, and secondly, attention should be paid to the testing time. The most important thing is that testing cannot be done immediately after menstruation stops. How long after menstruation can a pregnancy test be done with a pregnancy stick?
After a woman becomes pregnant, it takes some time for the fertilized egg to release hCG, which first appears in the blood and only becomes apparent in the urine after one week of amenorrhea. The testing principle of the pregnancy test stick is to detect HCG in urine, so it is recommended to conduct the test after one week of amenorrhea. At this time, the HCG content in urine is relatively high, and the accuracy of the test results will be higher, which can avoid errors.
However, a pregnancy test stick can only detect pregnancy, but cannot determine whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy. After successfully testing pregnancy with a pregnancy test stick, don't rush to be happy for now. You also need to go to the hospital to check for ectopic pregnancy. Screening for ectopic pregnancy can be done through ultrasound, followed by blood tests to understand the developmental status of the embryo.
If it is a normal intrauterine pregnancy, then pay attention to supplementing nutrition and protecting the fetus. But if it is an ectopic pregnancy, it needs to be treated promptly. If the embryo ruptures in the pregnant woman's body, it is very dangerous and may even cause massive bleeding. Surgical treatment is recommended for ectopic pregnancy, as it has a minimal impact on future fertility.
