What to do when you have chemical pregnancy

Kmg97x · 2024-04-09T11:23:25+00:00

Hi ladies probably you have seen me post many times on here anyway I have been testing positive for a week, but today my period came and tests are negative. Which is a chemical pregnancy what do I do now? do I just leave it ? do I contact a doctor or my GP? i have a gynae appointment end of the month should I wait till then? I would like the chemical pregnancy to be on file, as I have had my ovary removed in February and a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks in January, so if I need future help would want it all there. But not sure who the best person is to contact as I know they probably cannot help me now at all if I am testing negative ? Thanks

Hiddenvoice · 09/04/2024 12:26

I had a chemical pregnancy a few years ago. It was only noted on file as I had a blood test as I was unwell. The blood test showed very small rise in hcg. I was then late but negative tests and a less than a week late I had the heaviest and most painful period id ever had. The gp said it was most likely chemical and as long as I wasn’t feverish and the bleeding eased off then there was sadly nothing they could/ would do.

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. You could speak to your gp and helpfully they will record it for you.

Hopingrae · 09/04/2024 12:27

So sorry you've experienced this OP. I had a spontaneous early MC 10 days after my period was due last summer. I called the GP and asked them to record it as I'd had a previous loss before my DS was born and I wanted it on my medical record, in case of future investigations. The GP will be the person to make any referrals to recurrent MC/fertility clinic so I thought they needed to know. Hope that helps.

LW678 · 09/04/2024 12:28

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I’d contact your GP to see what they suggest, and that way it will be on your file then. I’m also worried about a chemical pregnancy, if it’s not too traumatic for you would it be possible to see your line progression tests please? I’ve also been through a chemical with my first pregnancy but only took 1 test so couldn’t compare and recently had a MMC.

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Kmg97x · 09/04/2024 12:52

LW678 · 09/04/2024 12:28

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I’d contact your GP to see what they suggest, and that way it will be on your file then. I’m also worried about a chemical pregnancy, if it’s not too traumatic for you would it be possible to see your line progression tests please? I’ve also been through a chemical with my first pregnancy but only took 1 test so couldn’t compare and recently had a MMC.

Hey. Sure I’ll share the test
my last period was 10 March and my cycles typically last 29 to 31 days
I tested positive on Tuesday 2nd and tested all week and it was staying positive but no progressing

looks like my period came today which is a 31 day cycle

this would still be classed as a chemical pregnancy right? As I didn’t exactly miss my period

in photos the strip tests are from Tuesday and Wednesday last week
the other tests are Saturday Sunday and Monday
I done a test now and it is negative x

What to do when you have chemical pregnancy

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Kmg97x · 09/04/2024 12:54

Hiddenvoice · 09/04/2024 12:26

I had a chemical pregnancy a few years ago. It was only noted on file as I had a blood test as I was unwell. The blood test showed very small rise in hcg. I was then late but negative tests and a less than a week late I had the heaviest and most painful period id ever had. The gp said it was most likely chemical and as long as I wasn’t feverish and the bleeding eased off then there was sadly nothing they could/ would do.

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. You could speak to your gp and helpfully they will record it for you.

Thank you for the advice. Above I posted a photo of my test. So I was testing positive but my period was not exactly late. This is still a chemical pregnancy right ? X

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Mrsttcno1 · 09/04/2024 13:00

You can inform your GP if you wish to but there is no further action for a chemical needed. X

WithOneLook · 09/04/2024 13:03

Technically it is a chemical as there was a rise in HcG to get a positive test, however when I was having fertility treatment they wouldn't confirm a chemical without a blood test and only 14dpo or later so I think you may struggle to get it formally documented. That said, given your history I think it would be reasonable to go and have a chat with your gp and ask them how they would recommend moving forward given your history. Perhaps if you were in a similar situation in the future and you get an early positive you could book in for a blood test on the day your period is due so that it's officially documented. From a physical perspective you don't need to do anything unless you feel ill. I'm so sorry that things haven't worked out this time.....it's a really tough journey.

Mrsttcno1 · 09/04/2024 13:06

WithOneLook · 09/04/2024 13:03

Technically it is a chemical as there was a rise in HcG to get a positive test, however when I was having fertility treatment they wouldn't confirm a chemical without a blood test and only 14dpo or later so I think you may struggle to get it formally documented. That said, given your history I think it would be reasonable to go and have a chat with your gp and ask them how they would recommend moving forward given your history. Perhaps if you were in a similar situation in the future and you get an early positive you could book in for a blood test on the day your period is due so that it's officially documented. From a physical perspective you don't need to do anything unless you feel ill. I'm so sorry that things haven't worked out this time.....it's a really tough journey.

Yes this is also the case with our GP, they don’t just accept a home pregnancy test as proof of chemical x

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Kmg97x · 09/04/2024 13:18

WithOneLook · 09/04/2024 13:03

Technically it is a chemical as there was a rise in HcG to get a positive test, however when I was having fertility treatment they wouldn't confirm a chemical without a blood test and only 14dpo or later so I think you may struggle to get it formally documented. That said, given your history I think it would be reasonable to go and have a chat with your gp and ask them how they would recommend moving forward given your history. Perhaps if you were in a similar situation in the future and you get an early positive you could book in for a blood test on the day your period is due so that it's officially documented. From a physical perspective you don't need to do anything unless you feel ill. I'm so sorry that things haven't worked out this time.....it's a really tough journey.

Thanks for explaining love. I have an appointment with my Gynae on 26th this month. She knows all about my history as she was the one who decided to remove my ovary so maybe I will just wait till then to explain to her what’s happened ? I don’t want to go to GP for no reason if that makes sense x

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