u/Artistic-Concept-646

How long do HCG strips dark?

Found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks 1 day, lightly bled all that week, doctor told me I was having a miscarriage (over the phone, no blood test, just based on what I told him).
It was too early to have a scan anywhere and doctor would do my bloods so all I’ve done is keep hcg testing with strips. Over the last two weeks strips have got darker and I’ve had a bit of nausea and sore boobs. I know the symptoms could be because my hcg is still high but would the tests still be darkening now if I’ve lost this pregnancy?

I’ve now booked a private early scan at the end of this week so will be 6 weeks 5 days and will know for sure then but any words of wisdom?
If you had an early loss, how long did your hcg strips stay dark?

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u/Artistic-Concept-646 — 20 hours ago

Could this be hopeful even with bleed?

I’m currently 4 weeks 5 days pregnant. I was told earlier in the week by my GP that I was having a miscarriage. This was over the phone with no bloods to confirm anything however I know it’s early so options are limited.
The bleeding lasted 5 days and has now stopped, it was never more than a light bleed but likely more than spotting.
I’ve done a HCG today that is significantly darker than 48 hours ago. Is it possible that this is actually not a miscarriage? I’ve googled but difficult to work out how long Hcg stays elevated for if I am miscarrying. I can’t have any further GP input until 6 weeks or obviously emergency department if bleeding gets worse/i’m in pain.

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u/Artistic-Concept-646 — 9 days ago

Sad and confused

I had my first positive pregnancy test 22/6 and then have had bleeding since midday 22/6.
I called my GP yesterday who told me I was having a miscarriage. Didn’t check bloods, didn’t ask any other questions than “were you trying to get pregnant” (yes) and “do you have any other children” (no) which I don’t feel are terribly relevant in the same conversation that you’re telling someone they’re miscarrying. I also don’t know that he can tell over the phone with very limited information that it’s a miscarriage.
I know that I’m upset and mostly taking it out on the doctor and likely just clinging on to hope but maybe there’s a tiny hope still there.

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u/Artistic-Concept-646 — 11 days ago

11 DPO - can I be excited?

Digital says yes, clear blue says hmm and my easy at home strip (threw away) was negative! What we thinking?!

u/Artistic-Concept-646 — 14 days ago