Chemical pregnancy?

Question

What exactly is it? How does it happen? Just wondering because I read one persons answer and they said they had a chemical pregnancy and had a miscarriage. Thanks for the info.

Answer 1

A chemical pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg does not implant into the uterine wall. If a pregnancy test is taken just at the right time it will be positive, however, when a repeat test is taken several days later it will be negative. A chemical pregnancy leaves the couple to cope with the difficult news of thinking they were pregnant when in reality they are miscarrying. However, majority of women who have a chemical pregnancy never know they are pregnant before they miscarry and begin what they think is their normal menstrual cycle.



Due to the fact that in a chemical pregnancy a fertilized egg does not implant into the uterus most women do not experience signs and symptoms of pregnancy (ie. tender breast, nausea, and / or fatigue). There are a few reports of women who have been pregnant in the past who state that they felt pregnant with their chemical pregnancy. There may be mild abdominal cramping as well as mild spotting just prior to what most women think is their normal menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle usually begins on time or a few days late.

The true cause of a chemical pregnancy is not known, however, most believe it is due to abnormal chromosomes within the fetus. These chromosomal abnormalities can be due to several factors including poor quality sperm or egg, abnormal cell division of the fetus, and / or genetic abnormalities of either mother or father. It is thought that approximately 50 - 60% of first trimester miscarriages are due to some type of chromosomal abnormality. Other causes of a chemical pregnancy are thought to be related to infection (ie. Chlamydia, Cytomegalovirus, Genital herpes, Syphilis, Toxoplasmosis, and Rubella), abnormal uterine anatomy (ie. unicornate uterus or septate uterus), abnormal hormonal levels within the mother (ie. low progesterone), and systemic illnesses (ie. untreated thyroid disease).

Don't start worrying now. I think you will be very happy with your outcome. God Bless and good luck

Answer 2

I have had a miscarriage and two chemical pregnancies, which are, essentially, miscarriages as well.

A chemical pregnancy is one in which the egg had been fertilitzed, yet it doesn't implant itself. A woman can be a couple of days late with her period, and then end up getting her period, which actually is the miscarriage. Most women who have chemical pregnancies don't even know that they were pg to begin with.

My periods were late, I felt "different", so I took a pgcy test. They came out positive right away, though a bit light. A couple of days later, I got my "period".

Answer 3

I had one my first month TTC, in the span of a week I went from pregnant to not pregnant. Ugh!!

Basically........a chemical pregnancy is a fertilized egg that fails to implant. Once the egg is fertilized, there is a small window where you can get a positive from an HPt or a blood test. Typcially the results are very faint, and will turn to a total negative result within a week.

There are many reasons why it happens...one being abnormal egg or sperm, another being abnormal development of the cells, like chromosonal abnormalities.

I've been following your updates, and I really don't think that what is going on with you is a chemical pregnancy.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

A chemical pregnancy is the clinical term for a pregnancy that is confirmed by a pregnancy test, but not by clinical signs, and is lost before clinical signs can be observed through means such as an ultrasound. The pregnancy test is often "faintly" positive or blood hCg levels are low. It is believed that fertilization occurs, but that the egg never implants.

Answer 5

A chemical pregnancy is a VERY early miscarriage. Usually before you even find out you are pregnant. Easily mistaken for your period.

I would try not to worry about that too much. Good luck and keep us updated!

Answer 6

i think the best thing you can do is get a referral to a specialist, someone who knows what could possibly cause these losses. your levels sound very low as you can have a hcg level of 35 when you are not pregnant. i had my hcg levels tested at around 4 weeks my first ones were 4700 ish then 48 hours they were up to 9200ish they were checking for eptopic with me to see if the pregnancy was progressing. the levels of hcg have very high margins during pregnancy i lost my first baby due to a molar pregnancy this made my hcg levels abnormally high... like i say this is very complicated and i think the best thing for you is to get professional help, the good point is you can concieve but like you say its the sustaining part you need looking into im very sorry its not working out for you and i hope you can get the answers you so desperatly need. get a referal. good luck x

Answer 7

read the link


http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancyloss/f/chemicalpg.htm