Under normal circumstances, the fetus is conceived in the female uterus. The fertilized egg reaches the uterine cavity through the fallopian tube and then implants and develops in the uterus. However, due to many factors, if an unexpected situation occurs during the migration of the fertilized egg, causing it to implant and develop outside the uterus instead of reaching the uterus, it is considered an ectopic pregnancy. So, what should we do if we are unsure about what to do inside or outside the uterus?
If unsure about intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy, women can go to the hospital for HCG testing to determine. HCG values play an important role in early diagnosis of intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy, as they can determine whether a woman is pregnant inside or outside the uterus. After a woman becomes pregnant, the level of HCG in her body should continue to increase. If an ectopic pregnancy occurs, the HCG value will be lower than normal pregnancy.
Furthermore, women can also determine ectopic pregnancy by measuring progesterone levels. If there is an ectopic pregnancy, the progesterone level is relatively low, usually below 20ng/ml. Under normal circumstances, the progesterone level should be greater than 25ng/ml after pregnancy. If progesterone is below normal levels, it should be considered as an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage.
Women can prevent ectopic pregnancy. For example, it is important to pay attention to pre pregnancy examinations. If abnormalities in the fallopian tubes are found during pre pregnancy examinations, they should be treated and cured before considering pregnancy to avoid increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
