How to Determine if You Are Pregnant
Disease description:
Menstrual delay, suspecting pregnancy. Want to know what other signs can indicate pregnancy besides delayed menstruation, whether there are any simple and reliable self-testing methods, and whether a hospital visit for examination is necessary.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Women with regular menstrual cycles who experience a delay of more than one week should strongly suspect pregnancy.
Additionally, early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, and fatigue may also appear, although these symptoms are not definitive, as they could also indicate other health issues. An initial pregnancy test using a home urine test strip is usually quite accurate. However, the most reliable method is to visit a hospital for a blood HCG test and a B-ultrasound examination. Blood HCG testing can quantitatively confirm pregnancy, while ultrasound can determine whether the pregnancy is intrauterine and assess the development of the gestational sac.
During pregnancy, women may also experience symptoms like breast tenderness, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and drowsiness—these early pregnancy reactions can serve as auxiliary indicators of pregnancy. If you suspect you might be pregnant, it is best to consult a doctor for confirmation; ultrasound imaging can clearly detect the presence of an embryo, thereby confirming pregnancy and determining its specific status. Prompt medical consultation and examination are crucial for ensuring maternal and fetal health.
