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Re: Chemical Pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:27:24 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Mindy wrote: >
>My husband and I have not been trying, not been preventing pregnancy for
>about three months now. Last month, I thought for sure that I was
>pregnant, I had all of the classic symptoms. I took a First Response
>Early result pregnancy test, about two days before my period, and it
>came up positive. It was a faint positive...but it was there
>nonetheless. I told everyone, only to have my period show up right on
>schedule.
>I was angry, and upset. I went to the doctor's office and they told me
>that I had had what is called a chemical pregnancy. This happens when
>the egg does not implant the way that it should, and is washed away with
>you oncoming period. She went on to tell me that these are not that
>uncommon, they happen in nearly 40 percent of all pregnancies, and most
>women don't even know about it.

That is right. Also on occasion false positive tests also can occur.

It hit me harder than I thought it >would just because I have already had one miscarriage in the past. I am
>ok with it, my husband and I are going to keep on trying, but I just
>wish that I would get pregnant already, and STAY that way. Anyone with
>a similar experience, or any words of advice would be greatly
>appreciated!! Thank you so much!
>
>--
>Mindy
>

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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