Re: Is there any presence of HCG after delivery.
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:52:52 -0500 (CDT)
At 7.5 weeks, this shouldn't be from the last pregnancy. If it's
positive, it's from a new one.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 17 Jun 2001, Lily wrote:
>
>I gave birth 7.5 weeks ago. At 5 weeks, I had an unprotected
>intercourse. I breastfed for 3 weeks. Till now, my menstration has not
>resume. I bought a pregancy test kit yesterday. It shows a extremely
>faint line. Is they a possibility that I'm pregnant again or there is
>still presence of HCG from my last pregnancy? I heard it's not wise to
>get pregnant too soon after birth. I'm very worried now. Please help.
>Appreciate your reply greatly. Thank you.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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