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Had a medical abortion at 8 wks 12/22/22. passed lots of heavy clots. had unprotected sex 12/29/22; still bleeding. bleeding has decreased to spotting and fully stopped. took a positive pregnancy test today morning (1/9). leftover hormones or new?

Q: had a medical abortion at 8 wks 12/22/22. passed lots of heavy clots. had unprotected sex 12/29/22; still bleeding. bleeding has decreased to spotting and fully stopped. took a positive pregnancy test today morning (1/9). leftover hormones or new?

: You should get a blood test for HCG level and repeat it in a week or so. If the levels fall, it would be residual, if the level rises, it would indicate pregnancy. You may also see a doctor for ultrasound examination to assess for pregnancy.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You should get a blood test for HCG level and repeat it in a week or so. If the levels fall, it would be residual, if the level rises, it would indicate pregnancy. You may also see a doctor for ultrasound examination to assess for pregnancy.

Dr Berryman agreed

Answered 1/10/2023

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A member asked:

Had a medical abortion at 8 wks 12/22/22. passed lots of heavy clots. had unprotected sex 12/29/22; still bleeding. bleeding has decreased to spotting and fully stopped. took a positive pregnancy test today morning (1/9). leftover hormones or new?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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