A 26-year-old woman, who gave birth 7 months ago, has been suffering from nausea, morning sickness, somnolence for the last 2 weeks. The patient breasfeeds; no menstruation. She has been using no means of contraception. What method would be most efficient in clarification of the diagnosis?

Answer options

1. Small pelvis radiography
2. Mirror examination
3. Palpation of mammary glands and squeezing out colostrum
4. Ultrasound
5. Bimanual abdominovaginal examination

Explanation

Amenorrhea and no use of contraception could be an indication for pregnancy and hence beta HCG or ultrasound is done for confirmation.