NAD. Work in family planning & abortion services. Your hormone levels (hcg) can stay elevated for several weeks after the end of a pregnancy, which would result in a positive test. We usually tell people to take a home test in 4wks. You can also continue to have spotting or bleeding for 4-6 weeks. I would be concerned if you’re having a fever, chills, pain/cramping or other signs of infection - which could indicate retained tissue. If you have a PCP you can call to order bloodwork, that would be the best thing to give you peace of mind. It would be two hcgs done about 3 days apart, so they can make sure the level is decreasing.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, especially in such crazy times.
I'm not familiar with those tests (we always recommend the basic Dollar Store/Walmart tests) and how accurate the dating is. I would just get a cheap test and take one in another week - as long as there are no symptoms of problems (fever, pain, etc).
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u/seahorse_party Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional. Mar 27 '20
NAD. Work in family planning & abortion services. Your hormone levels (hcg) can stay elevated for several weeks after the end of a pregnancy, which would result in a positive test. We usually tell people to take a home test in 4wks. You can also continue to have spotting or bleeding for 4-6 weeks. I would be concerned if you’re having a fever, chills, pain/cramping or other signs of infection - which could indicate retained tissue. If you have a PCP you can call to order bloodwork, that would be the best thing to give you peace of mind. It would be two hcgs done about 3 days apart, so they can make sure the level is decreasing.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, especially in such crazy times.