A 45-year-old member asked:

If a pregnancy test shows positive from leftover miscarriage hcg. i will not get a period until the test goes back to negative correct?

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Dr. Timothy Brownanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience

Yes, generally: Sometimes the period will return even though there is still a vey low hormone level and the test is very weakly positive.

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