Postive test after medical abortion - possible trigger

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Before I get into it I just want to say I'm not looking for judgment but just advice on my current situation.

I had a medical abortion 22 days ago, estimated at 5/6 gestation when I went for a private scan, they struggled to see anything at all, and said they thought the pregnancy was not viable as my symptoms indicated I was a lot further along. My boobs were massive, bloated, fatigued and nausea and sickness. All of these symptoms have gone. The clinic also struggled to see anything on the scan, they could see a pregnancy but not much else. I bled pretty much straight away after the last four tablets - quite heavily with clots and cramps for around 5 days which then softened into spotting for around 4 days. I had spotting around a week ago for around 3 days also.

I took my test from the clinic yesterday which measures for over 1000 of HCG in the urine, using FMU, like i was told too and there is a line, it isn't really dark but there is a line and it is has colour. Me and my partner regretted the termination as soon as it was done, we terminated mostly due to pressures from our family but we decided we would try again as we know it was not the right choice for us after lots of big discussions and lots of tears. So we have been having sex.

But now I'm stressed as I took all the tablets as indicated, I don't know whether it's a new pregnancy considering I have no symptoms from the last one, the last pregnancy or just lingering HCG, it says to ring the aftercare line if you get a positive test but the thought of going back to the clinic terrifies me, I don't think I can bear to go back. I also took a normal pregnancy test yesterday which was neg but not with FMU.

Has anyone been in this situation or can anyone just offer me a kind word. I'm trying to look after 2 small children and stop myself stressing.

TIA.

Hi Op, I’m not sure if I have any practical words for you but I didn’t want to read and run. I had a surgical abortion a few years ago now and I remember how harrowing it felt, even though I still stand by the decision I made.

As your experience was a few weeks ago now, it’d maybe be worth even contacting your GP or early pregnancy unit about the HCG level you’ve had. I understand that the clinic might be a scary option after what you went through, but if there’s retained product in your body still that’s causing your levels to show that way, it could lead to infection. I don’t want to scare you by saying that, but I was terrified of the possibility of that happening to me afterwards (it didn’t).

If you’re reluctant to do that still maybe just keep an eye on yourself and your general health for the next few days, take your temperature frequently if you have the means to, as obviously any infection would progress. I’m not sure what the odds would be on a new pregnancy if you’ve been having unprotected sex since the procedure. I guess it’s possible but without any medical follow up it’d probably be really difficult to tell at this point.

Anyway, I hope that’s been of some help to you. If not, please take care of yourself and be kind to yourself.

I'm sorry you've been through all this, it's really tough.

Please go to the GP or get back in touch with the clinic as soon as possible. They will be able to answer these questions and let you know exactly what's happening.

I've been in touch with the clinic and have a scan booked for Thursday. The woman said it's possible for retained tissue despite heavy bleeding and clots but she also said that a new pregnancy is entirely possible as well. I can take my partner but he has to wait in the car so there is some support there waiting for me. Also I have been keeping an eye on myself but there seems to be no sign of infection x