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What Causes Positive Result In Pregnancy Test After Taking Cytotec?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Question: I missed my period some 3 weeks back. Used 3 cytotec pills. Inserted one and put two under my tongue. I bled but just a little. Had cramps and fever but its been 3 weeks. Did a pee test and its still positive
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It means you never succeeded in terminating the pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I understand your worries with a persistent positive test and more so because you have already attempted to terminate the pregnancy. There are two possible reasons why this test may still be positive.

1. The termination might have failed.
2. The test can stay positive up to 4weeks after a successful termination.

Because you bled just a little, there are chances that this could be a failed abortion. However, we cannot conclude without further testing. I will suggest that you get an ultrasound to look directly into the womb to tell whether the pregnancy is still in place or not. Depending on this result, we can continue with further steps to address your wish if the pregnancy is still in pace.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to return to me and request for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Positive Result In Pregnancy Test After Taking Cytotec?

Brief Answer: It means you never succeeded in terminating the pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I understand your worries with a persistent positive test and more so because you have already attempted to terminate the pregnancy. There are two possible reasons why this test may still be positive. 1. The termination might have failed. 2. The test can stay positive up to 4weeks after a successful termination. Because you bled just a little, there are chances that this could be a failed abortion. However, we cannot conclude without further testing. I will suggest that you get an ultrasound to look directly into the womb to tell whether the pregnancy is still in place or not. Depending on this result, we can continue with further steps to address your wish if the pregnancy is still in pace. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to return to me and request for more information and clarifications if need be.