Chemical pregnancy is a type of pregnancy that happens very frequently and most women may not even know they have experienced it.
If a woman is trying to get pregnant, it is normal that with any delay in menstruation and symptoms, she will rush to take a pregnancy test. On some occasions this test may be positive. But after a few weeks the result comes back negative. What happened? It is very likely that this woman had a chemical pregnancy.
Chemical pregnancy is when levels of the hormone hCG increase in a woman’s bloodstream, leading to both blood tests and pharmacy tests indicating a pregnancy. However, a few weeks later the levels of this hormone return to normal and the woman menstruates normally.
In short, what happened was that the egg was fertilized by a sperm. Therefore, the body began to produce the pregnancy hormone (hCG). However, the embryo, for some reason, was unable to implant itself in the uterus and the pregnancy was unable to progress.
Symptoms of chemical pregnancy?
Typically, chemical pregnancy does not present any symptoms. It may or may not cause a delay in menstruation. It is only possible to know if the woman is regularly taking tests to find out if she is pregnant.
Even if you don’t have any symptoms, it’s important for women to see a gynecologist and get tested to see if everything is ok with their body.
Causes of the problem
The causes of chemical pregnancy can be many. However, the most common cause is chromosomal abnormalities that can hinder the development of the fetus. A woman being over 35 years old can also be a factor in the cause.
However, if a woman’s body does not produce ideal levels of some hormones such as progesterone, this type of pregnancy can also occur. And women who are underweight are the most likely to suffer some type of miscarriage.
Another factor that can cause chemical pregnancy are changes in the uterus, such as fibroids or irregularities in the lining of the uterus. That’s why it’s so important to see a doctor and get tested.
Are there consequences?
When a woman is planning to get pregnant and this happens, it is normal for her to feel sad, stressed or anxious. After all, it was an unfulfilled dream. It is important for her to talk to someone and even seek psychic help, if necessary.
Furthermore, chemical pregnancy does not usually have serious consequences for a woman’s health. She may even try to get pregnant straight away if her doctor recommends this. This type of pregnancy is very common and most women don’t even know they’ve had it.
But, if you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s a good idea to do a series of tests first to see if everything is going well. This way, you can avoid risks to your health and that of your baby.
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Source: Ceferp BabyCenter Knowledge Trails
