Re: Is there any presence of HCG after delivery.
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:26:53 -0500 (CDT)
It should be negative, but you may want to get a blood test to be sure.
At Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Lily wrote:
>
>My menstration came today. I'm still curiously at the results of my
>test kit. I took a closer look today. It's really a very faint line.
>But I thought it shouldnt have any lines even faint ones, if not
>pregnant. Anyway, thank you so much for your reply and help.
>
>At Sun, 17 Jun 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>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.
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
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