Is It Normal To Have A Positive Pregnancy Home Test

Posted on Thu, 4 Jul 2019

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Question : Is it normal to have a positive pregnancy home test 6 weeks after an abortion?

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.

It is common to have a false positive pregnancy test 2-4 weeks after an abortion.

However, if by 6 weeks you still have a positive test you need to see a doctor for further confirmation.

It is also possible that abortion may not have been fully completed.

I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (35 minutes later)

A week after the abortion an ultrasound was done and it was complete. The positive home test is still dark positive lines. Is it possible to still have the hormone showing up and not be pregnant 6 weeks after abortion? Is that common?

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (4 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
It is not common to have a positive test 6 weeks after an abortion. It usually takes 19-35 days for the hormones to clear.

Did you get your period and if yes, how many weeks after the abortion?

Are you sexually active?

Awaiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (34 minutes later)

I bled Heavy and clots then light after abortion for about 1 week. Last week I bled very light on and off for about 5 days. This week I am 5 weeks and 4 days past an abortion. Yes I was sexually active once two weeks after the abortion.

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (36 hours later)

Today marks the 6 weeks after abortion and I’m still showing positive on home pregnancy test. I have Also been spotting again a little yesterday and this morning. If I’m pregnant, is it common to spot on and off in an early pregnancy? Last week and a little this week...

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

If complete abortion was confirmed by ultrasound then the current positive test can only indicate a new pregnancy.

Yes, spotting may be common in some women in the first trimester. I would advise you do a blood pregnancy test followed by an ultrasound.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad