What to do after a chemical pregnancy?

What is a chemical pregnancy?

• I am curious about what is called chemical pregnancy and miscarriages? I am young, relatively active; and overall under moderate to high stress ESPECIALLY in the past two months. My period managed to be on my regular 28-30 day cycle the first month. My second period came a little early at 24th day of cycle. Don't think it was implantation bleeding since it lasted my usual light, 2-day flow. But now third month, my period is not here and it has been 34 days. My fiance and I had unprotected sex maybe three times. ept was positive but could it be false? I recently started using Summer's Eve. Can it affect ept results? I don't have any other signs of pregnancy, no nausea/morning sickness.

• Answer:

  A chemical pregnancy is the clinical term used for a very early miscarriage. In many cases, the positive pregnancy test was achieved before the woman’s period was due but a miscarrige occured before a heartbeat was able to be seen on an ultrasound. With the ultra sensitive pregnancy tests on the market today, it is easier than ever to get a positive result 3 or 4 days before your period is due. It is wonderful for those who NEED to know, but does have it’s down side. Early testing shows chemical pregnancies which would not have been detected had the woman waited for her period to arrive. Chemical pregnancies are unfortunately very common. 50 to 60% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage very early in pregnancy. Most occur without the woman even knowing that she was pregnant. What Causes a Chemical Pregnancy Most chemical pregnancies are due to chromosomal problems in the developing fetus. Other possible causes are inadequate uterine lining, uterine abnormalities both congenital or acquired like fibroids, low hormone levels, luteal phase defect or certain infections. How can I Prevent Chemical Pregnancies Most chemical pregnancies can not be prevented. If you have recurring chemical pregnancies, your doctor should be able to investigate and help you formulate a treatment which is best for you. Potential treatments include vitamin B6 (at least 50mg a day), progesterone cream, and baby asprin. Be sure to discuss potential treatments with your doctor. If infection is the cause, antibiotics prescribed by your Doctor can help.