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Shit! Is this positive? URGENT

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BurningStar · 24/01/2018 06:57

Please help!

I had a surgical abortion. I've had to do a pregnancy test today to see if it was successful. I think there's a faint line. 2 lines indicates a possible failed abortion.
Can you see it? What do you think?

Shit! Is this positive? URGENT
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Afreshcuppateaplease · 24/01/2018 07:27

Fingers crossed for you op Flowers

BurningStar · 24/01/2018 07:28

I'm hoping it is hormones. The termination went as planned (bleeding, cramps, clots) etc. My pregnancy symptoms have gone. All positive signs.

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divegirl77 · 24/01/2018 07:31

Do not panic! This is not uncommon with medical terminations as it takes a while for the levels to fall back to nothing. Ring the clinic and they will tell you what to do next (probably a blood test).

JustVent · 24/01/2018 07:32

It will indicate that there is retained product. It won’t indicate that you’re still pregnant with a baby.

They could give you medicines to try and expel it or they can go back in and get it.

Either way they will scan you most likely and see.

Tinkie25 · 24/01/2018 07:33

Try not to worry. 💐💐

Grilledaubergines · 24/01/2018 07:38

I'd say it's just that your hcg levels are still a bit high. I would expect the line to be darker by this stage.

TheMaddHugger · 24/01/2018 07:40

A (((Hugs))) if you want 💐💚💐

Shit! Is this positive? URGENT
BurningStar · 24/01/2018 07:40

Thank you for your reassurances Flowers

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tomatosalt · 24/01/2018 07:45

I was told that you can still have a positive for up to three weeks following a termination. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

proudmum4 · 24/01/2018 07:48

Could it still be in your hormone ? Xx

Mrsemcgregor · 24/01/2018 07:51

How far into the pregnancy would you be? If you would be 8+ weeks I would expect a stronger positive. So fingers crossed it’s residual hormones Flowers

SummerRayne17 · 24/01/2018 07:52

Inexpect it is leftover hormones. I had a positive pregnancy test when my baby was 16 weeks old, i had been sterilised at same time as c-sec, so was freaking out. GP referred me to hospital and their blood tests showed negative. So donypanic, but do give GP a call to get checked. Good luck x

DayDreamer99 · 24/01/2018 07:53

I had a d&c after a miscarriage at 13 weeks, rest remained positive for about 4 weeks then my period returned 3 weeks after the negative test. I think an abortion is the same procedure as a d&c but not 100% on that.

BurningStar · 24/01/2018 07:53

I'd be over 9 weeks by now so that's reassuring! Thank you!

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newnamechange84 · 24/01/2018 08:00

Don't panic! I had the same three weeks after my medical abortion. Scared me but I'm they just found the hcg in my blood was still high enough 60 - to register on a test. A week later all was fine.

Ellendegeneres · 24/01/2018 08:09

I had retained product but I tested negative- about 3months later I was rushed to theatre for an emergency erpc and had horrific infection. Please don’t let it get that far, get checked and make sure you’re safe!

YearOfYouRemember · 24/01/2018 08:13

I hope all goes well.

I miscarried and the test was negative but I was pregnant with an unknown about twin. Biology and science don't always gel.

thegreatbeyond · 24/01/2018 08:24

Hi, OP.

I had a miscarriage (confirmed by scans) and was still testing positive one month later. It was residual tissue, and I needed treatment for it, so talk to Dr.

Youngmystery · 24/01/2018 08:28

Try not to worry. I took a pregnancy test and it looked like that. Scared me but it was negative. Its probably just hormones but still check with a GP.

Sharpandshineyteeth · 24/01/2018 08:39

Another one with positive tests 2 weeks after a medical abortion, I had blood tests and scan and it was fine, no retained product, just stubborn hormones.

StoneColdDiva · 24/01/2018 08:49

It looks positive to me but I am really surprised they have asked you to do a pregnancy test because hormones will remain elevated after a miscarriage or abortion.

Missingstreetlife · 24/01/2018 08:52

Possible to have positive test if evacuation not complete (many reasons) or ectopic pregnancy (emergency scan needed). Hope not and all ok

calmandbright · 24/01/2018 09:35

I was still getting positives more than 3 weeks after I miscarried (different circumstances yes, but same thing in terms of hormones etc). Try not to worry. It's pretty faint so if I had to bet I'd say the pregnancy has ended.

yoyo200202020202 · 26/10/2023 16:23

Hey what was the result in the end in having the same problem was it okay in the end ?

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