Why Does My Pregnancy Test Show Positive Despite An Abortion?

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

Question: I had an abortion 13 days ago did a pregnancy test today and it show positive could I still be pregnant after the procedure

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DO BLOOD BETA-hCG TEST EVERY WEEK. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You should know that beta-hCG comes down to NORMAL level within 4 to 6 weeks following miscarriage or abortion procedure. Therefore, you can get FALSE positive pregnancy test within this time period. Here, I suggest you to repeat blood beta-hCG test at every week still it comes down to normal level. One pelvic ultrasound scan is advisable if you underwent medical abortion through pill. Lastly, you must use regular contraceptive pill to avoid unwanted pregnancy and maintain genital hygiene properly. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar