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Pregnancy of unknown location

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Taylor921 · 01/07/2020 21:36

Hi all, really hoping someone shares a similar experience. At around 7 weeks pregnant I began to bleed lightly and had mild cramps so was sent to the EPU for an early scan. I was told on Friday (26 June) that I had a pregnancy of unknown location, 99.9% sure already miscarried, they couldn’t see anything on the scan both in my womb or in the tubes however my bloods/urine we’re testing as pregnant. I was asked to come back 48 hours later. BUT following that my hcg levels went up so I was asked to come in again for more blood tests and a scan, same thing...nothing on scan but hcg still increasing. I have no idea what is happening, the lady who did my scan told me in no uncertain terms that I was not having a viable pregnancy, but they are unsure as to why my hcg levels aren’t dropping and also apparently sure that’s it’s not ectopic. Just feel so sad, confused and frustrated. I’ve been told to keep coming back to the hospital every 48 hours until they see my levels dropping. This is my first pregnancy and after trying for over a year me and my husband were so excited, pregnancy of unknown location just feels almost like a dismissive outcome. Obviously due to the current situation my husband hasn’t been allowed at my appointments, but visiting the maternity hospital with lots of visibly pregnant women every other day is just so heart breaking 😔 not expecting a positive outcome just to clarify, but would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation xx

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nicped2 · 11/05/2021 08:33

Hi Taylor,
Sorry this happened to you.
I’m currently going through the exact same thing as you. I was just wondering what your outcome was?
Miscarried, HCG was 24 after, blood test 10 days later, HCG was 65, three days later were 70. Scan showed nothing.
Interested to hear how you got on.

canitbesimple · 11/05/2021 11:17

@nicped2

Hi Taylor, Sorry this happened to you. I’m currently going through the exact same thing as you. I was just wondering what your outcome was? Miscarried, HCG was 24 after, blood test 10 days later, HCG was 65, three days later were 70. Scan showed nothing. Interested to hear how you got on.
Hi I just found this thread and would like to add my experience.

I had a PIUL in March, nothing on scans but rising hcg and I naturally miscarried about two weeks later. In the end, as heartbreaking as it was, I was happy to have miscarried naturally as I was told that it would be treated as an ectopic if it was in an unknown location as they couldn't take any risks. I also was happy to finally know what was going on than having to visit the hospital every day and having increase concerns about my own health the longer it went on.

I'm happy to report I'm now pregnant again although I have some complications I'm glad to know it didn't affect my fertility in anyway. Good luck to you. I know this is unbelievably difficult and no words can explain the pain but it does get better in time 💕

lettyloulou · 21/05/2021 12:51

@nicped2

Hi Taylor, Sorry this happened to you. I’m currently going through the exact same thing as you. I was just wondering what your outcome was? Miscarried, HCG was 24 after, blood test 10 days later, HCG was 65, three days later were 70. Scan showed nothing. Interested to hear how you got on.
I'm going through the same thing too right now. Three weeks ago I was 6 weeks pregnant and started to bleed. At 6+4 I passed what I thought was the pregnancy. GP agreed natural miscarriage. Two weeks later I was still testing very positive so was referred to EPU. Had a scan this Monday (17th May) - nothing to be seen, not even any retained product. Had a blood test which resulted in hCG level of 1403. Went back Wednesday which was 48 hours later for more blood which resulted in hCG 1464 so slight increase.

The EPU aren't sure what to do with me. They're considering diagnosing ectopic despite the fact nothing was seen on the scan and I was sure I'd passed the pregnancy. I'm so frustrated and fed up with it all. I just want it to be over.

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