Positive tests but no baby

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You don't sound heartless at all. You're being honest xxx

I had a pregnancy of unknown origin years ago. No symptoms, positive tests and slightly increasing HCG levels. They offered me surgery or methotrexate injections. Had the injections and was absolutely fine, went in to have a normal pregnancy afterwards.

I’m a bit crap at techie stuff and can’t link, but there is a charity called the ectopic pregnancy trust that I’ve just found on Google. They appear to have a helpline and other sources of support. Maybe give them a look?

You’re doing really well OP, it must be really scary. Don’t suffer by yourself ask someone to come and stay with you tonight xx

Yes, also had no ectopic symptoms either. It was honestly fine, I was also scared, but the injections were ok, and all worked out. Have you thought about the IUD going forward? My friends swear by it!!

I had no symptoms either really. I had a positive test, then big bleed 2 weeks later so assumed it was a third chemical pregnancy, took a test 2 weeks later as directed by GP before a referral to the recurrent miscarriage clinic and it was positive.

But no pain or any usual ectopic symptoms at all. The fact they can't see anything on a scan is reassuring that there's hopefully nothing in your tube to rupture.

I have my fingers crossed for you that your HcG levels are going down naturally so you don't need any intervention. The methotrexate wasn't bad, I felt tired and nauseous for about 5 days after but then was fine xxx

OP who do you have supporting you? Is there anyone around to be with you?

You’re obviously very very stressed and sound like you’re wound up tighter than a tick. Have you any family or a support worker you can call?

I had a pregnancy of unknown location in April/May. I was getting positive pregnancy tests and had HCG levels floating around 300 for a week or so. Because they couldn't see anything on the scan I had methotrexate injections, that stopped the pregnancy from growing (wherever it was) and after 3 months I was back to normal

If they can't see anything on a scan it's highly unlikely they would decide to operate as they wouldn't know where to look.

Please try not to worry, I know it's easy to say, but if the doctors were that worried about you then you'd be being seen sooner and more urgently xxx

OP has not had a period for 8 weeks .. I think that's a symptom

I wouldn't worry too much.

You are taking a medication that can cause false positives.

A scan has found no evidence of pregnancy.

You have no symptoms.

You have reliably been taking contraception.

The most likely conclusion is that it's a false positive caused by the medication. A quick Google shows that it is indeed a thing with that medication. Hopefully you'll get some clarity after the blood tests

Yes I can understand that - I was the same quite terrified.
You don't know for sure as yet so don't panic about that now, wait to see what the experts and bloods say and they will do more internal scan at epu.
I would call the epu and ask for the appointment to be brought forward.

In regards to the op I was also very scared but I was told if I didn't go for surgery within a few hours I would be dead so all the worry of that goes away when it comes to it, your life is more important, and it's all very safe and quick.
But like I said don't worry about that now as only the experts at the epu can diagnose you we can only offer our support and experiences x

I don't think it's the promethezine I think your pregnant.

My ectopic was discovered at 6 weeks, until then they couldn't see anything suspicious, only just about could see a tiny small shadow of something slightly abnormal the day I turned 6 weeks.

Yes I agree with above the only way is blood test comparisons, although that won't tell the location of the pregnancy just the rate it's developing, it's a waiting game unfortunately for something to show up on the scan.

Did they do bloods after the scan?

I feel for you I went through all of this in the summer and the wait and the unknown was horrendous.. I hope you get some answers and that they look into this thoroughly.

I'm sorry you're going through this! I really hope you get some answers and good news xx

It’s so unlikely you’ll need surgery honestly! And even if you do it only reduces chances of conception by such a small amount!! It’s amazing how our bodies work, the tube can just float to the other ovary. Honestly I don’t think I really knew how amazing our bodies are until I went through this and read up. I was petrified too, I had an ectopic and had the injection and it was fine as they caught it early. No side effects, everything back to normal, still have all my tubes and ovaries. Please don’t worry!!