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I was 3 weeks along when i terminated my pregnancy. now a week later, pregnacy test shows positive. is that normal?

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Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Still pos preg test: your hormone level of pregnancy ( beta-HcG) does not go to zero immediately after surgery. It gradually steps down making a test persistently positive. It is never a bad idea to check a final level at your final check up.

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Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

I was 3 weeks along when i terminated my pregnancy. now a week later, pregnacy test shows positive. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

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