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Ongoing pregnancy after abortion

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Cheeseandpickle1 · 08/11/2019 19:25

Hi ladies, this is a very sensitive subject to me so please no negativity. I’m here for some advice.

4 weeks ago today I had a medical abortion, at 6+6, I bled heavily for a week then I stopped for a couple of days then I started bleeding lightly. I then stopped for 3 days and now I am bleeding again but this time it’s come with a lower backache, almost like what I experience during my periods or my previous pregnancies!

I was advised like everyone to take a pregnancy test on the third week, that I did and it came back with a strong positive. I was then advised by the nurse from Marie Stopes to take another test on the fourth week, which is today. I took a test this morning and again it has come back with a strong positive.

I must mention that my pregnancy symptoms stopped the day after the treatment. So this to me is all seeming quite odd.

Could this be a rare ongoing pregnancy? or maybe this could just be leftover pregnancy tissue that is causing a positive result.

What are the chances? I have called the nurse and I am on a waiting list for an appointment which I’m hoping won’t be long! For the meantime I am bugging out!

Ongoing pregnancy after abortion
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SinkGirl · 08/11/2019 19:30

I’m sorry I don’t know the answer - when I had a loss I was told the same, that tests would be negative within 4 weeks. You must be feeling really worried, I hope you get some answers soon. Just wanted to send an unMNy hug Flowers

Cheeseandpickle1 · 08/11/2019 20:12

SinkGirl
It’s extremely stressful my two other children are so young so this is a lot to swallow!
Thank you and best wishes to you! Flowers

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SinkGirl · 08/11/2019 20:36

I can only imagine. Are you likely to be able to see anyone over the weekend? I don’t know what provision is like. I hope someone who knows more comes along to help Flowers

Cheeseandpickle1 · 08/11/2019 20:39

SinkGirl
Well Marie stopes said I may not hear over the weekend and said call on Monday if I hadn’t heard anything.

My gp won’t take appointments over the weekend, so I may have to just hold out.
I’m sure my two toddlers will keep my mind off it, they never fail to keep me on my toe’s. Hmm Brew

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SinkGirl · 08/11/2019 22:10

I have twin 3 year olds so I understand what that’s like!

I really hope you’re not left hanging over the weekend - if Marie Stopes can’t help, might BPAS be able to help?

Hope you can get some sleep

Cheeseandpickle1 · 08/11/2019 22:12

SinkGirl
Strong mumma!
I hadn’t even heard of them before I have just found them online thanks to your message. If Marie stopes keep me waiting too long, I shall call them.
Thank you! Flowers

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