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What to do after a chemical pregnancy?

What is a chemical pregnancy?

  • I found out one day by taking an EPT that I was pregnant then the same day a blood test confirmed I had a miscarriage. The infertility clinic did not really explain it but said it was a chemical pregnancy

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    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.

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A chemical pregnancy is a very early miscarriage. In most cases, mom gets an early positive, but there is a flaw before the egg completely implants, causing an miscarriage. Typically, a chemical pregnancy is loosing the baby before a heartbeat can be seen on ultrasound.

Meggan, RN

A chemical pregnancy is when a woman conceives, but something goes wrong during implantation, so the pregnancy doesn't take. The typical scenario for this is when you get a positive pregnancy test but get your period anyway either on time or a few days late. Sorry for your loss.

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This is where the embryo implanted and grew enough to have pregnancy hormone in your body, but nothing actually grew in your uterus. The blood test must have come back either negative or a very low number that won't result in a viable pregnancy. It's disappointing, but it is actually pretty common.

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