Patient's question:
I've been on medication for 14 days, but today during my follow-up, the urine test is still positive! At that time, it was already confirmed that the gestational sac tissue had been expelled! Why is it still positive now? Is there a possibility of needing a D&C, or is the current situation normal? Should I just wait and see?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It will not return to normal immediately after the flow, and it will return to normal within 25 days. Don't be nervous, it's normal. Moreover, the recovery of HCG in the blood after a miscarriage takes time. If the urine test is still positive three days later, it is normal, as the urine still contains a certain amount of HCG. It could also be that the miscarriage was not successful. If there are no discomforts, continue to observe the vaginal bleeding. If the miscarriage was not successful or there is residual bleeding, the bleeding time will be longer, or if the bleeding lasts more than ten days, you should go to the hospital for an ultrasound to check for any residual tissue and signs of infection.