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I had a medical abortion on 11th feb this year and i took a pregnancy test today 4th march and it showing positive.does that mean the abortion failed?am worried.i don't hve any pregnancy symptoms

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Abortion: Not necessarily but You need to see the doctor and get an ultrasound as well as a quantitative beta hcg blood draw to further evaluate. Sometimes depending on how far along you were at time of abortion, it can take a longer time for beta hcg to be cleared.

Answered 7/13/2018

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