3 weeks post abortion and hCG levels still going up

Hello again 16ali,

Thank you very much. Honestly I don’t know what is wrong in this case, as it does not make sense that hCG levels have continued to rise 3 weeks post medical abortion. Maybe the result of your 2nd clearblue test has varied a little bit from the first one, but actually the result is the same. I would say you should rely more on the blood test beta-hCG result than on that of the clearblue test.

Anyhow, my advice is that you visit your OB/GYN and have an ultrasound scan done.

All the best

Wishing you the best of luck, 16ali! Hope you share the final outcome 😉

Hello again 16 ali, how do you feel today?

First, all techniques for termination of pregnancy carry a small risk of failure, which is known as “unintentional continued pregnancy”, especially in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Such risk is approx. 1-14 per 1,000 for early medical abortion (less than 63 days) and 2.3 per 1,000 for surgical abortion. There is a higher failure rate for terminations performed before the 7th week of pregnancy than those carried out at 7-12 weeks gestation.

As for the emotional & psychological impact you’re experiencing now, well I can say it’s normal for women in your situation to experience a range of mixed feelings (guilt, relief, anxiety, regret, sadness…). The good news is that, in the majority of cases, these feelings are transitory, and last for just weeks or months. Keep in mind that there is a record of a higher number of cases of postpartum depression than emotional problems derived from abortion.

Support from your family, friends, partner and those around you is crucial these days, 16ali. So, my advice is that you try spend some time with them now to keep your mind busy and fill it with happy stories, moments and experiences. I’m sure you’ve plenty of hobbies or things to do which may help you cope with your current situation.

You can count on us too, of course! 🙂

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Best

Hello 16ali,

Well, sometimes the very small embryo cannot be seen at all, because it’s expelled along with blood and tissue, and the only thing the woman sees is just blood in the toilet or in her sanitary napkin, so the embryo goes unnoticed. It just depends on the length of the pregnancy.

You should understand that a medical abortion is a process, and the body needs time to recover fully. In 95% of abortions, the woman’s body eliminates all the remains naturally, but as I said, it takes time for the uterus to empty. So, it’s normal that the clotting and/or bleeding continues for 1-3 weeks, or even longer – each body is different.

Should you have extreme pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, a prolonged heavy bleeding or even fever, do not hesitate to visit or contact your doctor at once.

I hope I have been able to help,

All the best