To accurately confirm pregnancy, contact a medical facility. The doctor will order a blood test for hCG. If the results show a hormone level of 0–5 mU/ml, then there is no pregnancy. When indicators are observed above this level, but underestimated, we can talk about a frozen or ectopic pregnancy. In this case, a repeat analysis is required after two days.
Pregnancy can also be confirmed using an ultrasound examination. The doctor will be able to detect the fertilized egg, if present, in the expected fifth obstetric week. Ultrasound also helps determine whether an uterine or ectopic pregnancy is developing, whether inflammatory processes or neoplasms are present.
Many women repeat tests daily in anticipation of pregnancy, but this is not advisable. HCG increases every 48 hours, so it is wiser to conduct self-diagnosis every other day.
A pregnancy test may show a false result. Therefore, if signs of conception appear, consult a doctor for additional examinations to confirm pregnancy.
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