What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

[@newschoolobgyn]

Woah! My color editing was a bit off on this one! Anyway, hope you still enjoy!

[@beinspiredtv9421]

I know this may be very long. However, I anticipate your your response. I was experiencing vaginal bleeding/ spotting (very light becasue it didn't fill a p/liner). I decided to take a hcg urine test after 2-3 days because the bleeding/ spotting didn't stop. The test result was positive (this was the Saturday). The following evening after (Sunday) taking the home hcg test, the spotting/ bleeding basically fill the p/liner. The following day (Monday) I deceided to go and get an ultrasound done (the spotting/ bleeding) was still filling a p/liner. I was concerned as to what was very and wanted to know what was happening (this was my very first time. I advised the sonographer/ doctor about what was happening during the examination (both abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds were done). He told me that there was a large volume of flyid in the POD (on the report it stated 75cc and possible leaking ectopic pregnancy, everything else was normal and okay). At this time I was only like 1-2 weeks pregnant but i didn't know until waaaay later). I wasn't feeling any pain or discomfort unless someone pressed there hand or finger into my lower abdomen which i would consider normal) Question: Can a normal pregnancy be confirmed by way of an ultrasound scan at 1 to 2 weeks of pregnancy?

[@newschoolobgyn]

Thank you for the message. Unfortunately pregnancies can only be seen definitely with ultrasound around 5-6 weeks. Before that time, we can only follow lab work to make our best estimate if the pregnancy is developing normally. I think based on your message, they had enough concern to diagnose and treat for ectopic. The usual single dose of the medication rarely causes side effects. I hope this helps.