What does a weakly positive urine test after medication abortion mean?

Patient's question:

A month ago, I just finished medication-induced drainage, and now I've almost fully recovered. I went to the hospital for a follow-up urine test, and the results showed weakly positive. What does this mean? Does it indicate that I've recovered quite healthily, or do I need to go to the hospital for a more thorough examination?

Doctor's answer:

If you had a miscarriage a month ago and the current test still shows a weak positive, this is not very normal. It's possible that you haven't fully recovered, so further tests are needed to rule out the possibility of choriocarcinoma. Additionally, it's important to check if the miscarriage was complete. Since medication-induced miscarriages usually turn negative after a month, it's recommended to undergo further examinations at the hospital. MRI can be used to carefully observe the condition of the uterus and its appendages, and if necessary, a D&C (dilation and curettage) may be performed.

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