How To Confirm Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Question : I am 4 weeks pregnant confirmed my doc said faint positive what does that mean? I have 1 healthy 2.5 yrs old and had a miscarriage in aug I am freaking out a little and don't know wheather to get excited or be concerned . I have no symptom except tender breast and no menstration. Had no systoms with first except really hungry

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Only a scan will confirm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Faint positive is a term related to the urinary home pregnancy test strip ( kit ).
When was your last menstrual period ?
Do you have regular cycles ?
A blood B HCG test would confirm if pregnancy is present.
Only a transvaginal ultrasound scan at 6 weeks plus that shows fetal heartbeat will reassure you that all is well.
Meanwhile, take rest, avoid stress, coitus.
Take regular folic acid supplements.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 minutes later)

She took a HCG blood count level . my 1 st day of last period was dec 18th 2014
I am like clock work 18th of every month.

What is exceptable HCG LEVELS AT THIS POINT IN PREGNANCY?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is your level ?

Detailed Answer:
Right now you are around 4 weeks past the LMP.
Levels around 200 - 300 are acceptable.
What is your value ?

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