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Eva Luna
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What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
I keep hearing about this... N/M answer below...
Wow...it's really common!
What is a chemical pregnancy?
A chemical pregnancy is the clinical term used for a very early miscarriage. In many cases, the positive pregnancy test was achieved before the woman's period was due but a miscarrige occured before a heartbeat was able to be seen on an ultrasound.
With the ultra sensitive pregnancy tests on the market today, it is easier than ever to get a positive result 3 or 4 days before your period is due. It is wonderful for those who NEED to know, but does have it's down side. Early testing shows chemical pregnancies which would not have been detected had the woman waited for her period to arrive.
Chemical pregnancies are unfortunately very common. 50 to 60% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage very early in pregnancy. Most occur without the woman even knowing that she was pregnant.
What Causes a Chemical Pregnancy
Most chemical pregnancies are due to chromosomal problems in the developing fetus. Other possible causes are inadequate uterine lining, uterine abnormalities both congenital or acquired like fibroids, low hormone levels, luteal phase defect or certain infections.
How can I Prevent Chemical Pregnancies
Most chemical pregnancies can not be prevented. If you have recurring chemical pregnancies, your doctor should be able to investigate and help you formulate a treatment which is best for you. Potential treatments include vitamin B6 (at least 50mg a day), progesterone cream, and baby asprin. Be sure to discuss potential treatments with your doctor.
If infection is the cause, antibiotics prescribed by your Doctor can help.
Message edited 8/18/2006 11:30:36 PM.
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
Thank you for posting this. This is the reason I will never tell a woman who finds a "faint" bfp that a line is a line. There are such high changcs that the faint line could be the telltale signs of a problem.
It truly is scary how often this does happen and I send hugs to everyone who has had to deal with the struggles of TTC and infertility 
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Eva Luna
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
I know, I'm shocked to read how very common they are! 
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| Posted 8/21/06 11:22 AM |
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leighla
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
Posted by dooodles
Thank you for posting this. This is the reason I will never tell a woman who finds a "faint" bfp that a line is a line. There are such high changcs that the faint line could be the telltale signs of a problem.
I couldn't agree more. With both of my chemicals/early miscarriages, I got a very very faint line, followed by a negative the next day, followed by a positive (even on digitals!!).
That faint line can be an issue for some. But there have definitely been some that have gotten the faint line and then had no issues at all! 
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| Posted 8/21/06 11:31 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
Is bleeding followed by this m/c?
How would someone know?
That is really scary! 
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| Posted 8/21/06 12:03 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
Posted by Smileyd17
Is bleeding followed by this m/c?
How would someone know?
That is really scary!
Yes, you get your period and think nothing of it, but it's slightly havier and a MC. 
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| Posted 8/21/06 12:33 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
I guess that the big negative about these tests that detect pregnancies before your period is due.
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| Posted 8/21/06 2:48 PM |
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InShock
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Re: What's a chemical pregnancy? I found the answer...
Posted by Eva Luna
Chemical pregnancies are unfortunately very common. 50 to 60% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage very early in pregnancy.
Sorry to bump an old thread ... but whoa, look at that stat! How does that NOT freak out a first time preggo!
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