My pregnancy ended about four weeks ago, and I tested positive today. Is it possible that I still have HCG in my body from that pregnancy a month ago, or is the beginning of a new one? I still haven't had a regular menstrual cycle since the pregnancy ended, so I'm really not even sure if I ovulated or not. Thanks for the help... I'm very confused!
2007-08-16 12:18:01 · 8 answers · asked by prettyinpink 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It depends on many factors and you should consult your doctor for more information but this web site should help answer some questions...
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html
2007-08-16 13:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to me! I think that it probably a new pregnancy because i am now pregnant again only after 4 weeks of miscarriage I tested positve also. I didn't think that I had time to ovulate either but I did I was told that right after a miscarrige you are very fertile. The hcg only stays in your body for 2 weeks at the most
congrats and good luck!!
2007-08-16 12:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Shay b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how far along your pregnancy was when miscarriage or termination occurred. If it is under 8 weeks, it should have cleared your body by now. However, there is a current theory that other hormones that aren't measured take longer to leave (based on the higher rate of miscarriages immediately following a miscarriage or termination). You always ovulate before a period, so it wouldn't be surprising if you hadn't have your period yet. Congratulations!
2007-08-16 12:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It totally depends. If you terminated your pregnancy that means that they cleaned everything out, that makes the process go a little quicker. My first miscarriage was left up to nature to "get rid of" and it took about 6 weeks. My second miscarriage ended with a DNC and my doctor told me that it was normal for it to take up to 8 weeks to get back to normal. The hormones could still be there. But you can get pregnant as soon as the following cycle so I would definitely call my OB if I were you.
2007-08-16 12:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kim D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you miscarried i am guess if so SO sorry for your lost yes it can still be the old pregnancy your body is going thought a change and your hcg levels are high but if your period does not start in a weeks time and you test positive again i would go to the drs office you may need a d&c to move the old pregnancy it may not have all pass though good luck
2007-08-16 12:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by ricky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen twice. I MC at 10 weeks and one at 6 weeks my levels did not drop until I have my 1st real period. After a MC you will bleed for a little bit and then stop. After you stop when you start bleeding again is when you have started your 1st cycle after the MC. This can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depends how high your levels were. On my 1st one it took about 5 weeks and on my 2nd one it took only a week. I really hope this helped you out.
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2016-04-14 08:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could still be in your system. You could call your doctor to be sure. I'd act like you're pregnant (drinking, smoking, medications, etc) just in case then retest in a few weeks. Good luck!
2007-08-16 12:25:49 · answer #7 · answered by ralomi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is a chance of that but you should really wait to try to conceive again atleast until after your period starts.
2007-08-16 12:22:26 · answer #8 · answered by mrshull1105 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋