What Causes A Positive Pregnancy Test Result After Abortion?

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015

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Question : I did a abortion 4 weeks ago, and when with the doctor to make sure everything came out. And they said everything fine. I did a test and it says I'm pregnant. My boobs feel sour.... I did had sex but took the emergency pill right away.. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please get ultrasound scan

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand you might be worried about incomplete abortion.

It takes time of about one and half to 2 months for beta hCG levels to come down. So your pregnancy test is showing positive.

Meanwhile I recommend you see your doctor again to get ultrasound scan done to confirm that there are no remaining products from abortion

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj