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Re: opinion on pregnancy possibility

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:30:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 6 Mar 2001, Jenny wrote: >
>I know that without a hCG levels or an exam it is hard to tell me if you
>think I am pg, but I am anxious and would like some feedback.
>I had a D&C on 02/02 for a miscarriage. On 02/13, I started having
>ovulation symptoms; a lot of ovulatory mucus and some low abdom. pain.
>This lasted about 3 days. On 02/15, me and my husband had a condom
>break. I waited about a week and a half (02/28) and took a pg test and
>it was positive. Called my OB and she said that she thought that it was
>left over levels from my previous pg. I do not have insurance or I
>would go get hCG levels drawn. Anyway, I feel exactly how I did with my
>last pregnancy. The symptoms that had gone away when I miscarried are
>now back: nausea, frequent urination, occasional crampiness, breast
>tenderness. I feel that I am definitely pg. I took another test today
>and it is still positive (5 weeks post D&C). I plan on waiting another
>week and testing again. When should I consider my self pg and go see a
>doctor. If I still have a pos test at 6 weeks post D&C or should I wait
>until later and test again? I am anxious because I started miscarrying
>around 5 1/2 weeks last time. What should I do in the meantime, pretend
>that I am pg? SHould I go to my doctor anyway? Will it do me any good?
>Thanks for any reassurance or opinions. They are very much appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Jenny

You may very well be pregnant, but I have seen HCG levels persist after miscarriage for up to 6 weeks, so it is not a sure thing. Treat yourself as if you are pregnant, and if you HPT is still positive next week, then go see your doctor.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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