Chemical Pregnancy: A chemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy. It happens a few days after a woman gets a positive pregnancy test. You may think you’re pregnant, but your period starts soon after. This type of pregnancy ends so quickly that the baby doesn’t have time to grow. It usually happens before the fifth week. Sometimes women don’t even know they’re pregnant. They think their period is late. It’s called a chemical pregnancy because it only shows up on a pregnancy test (which checks your urine or blood). Ultrasound doesn’t show any obvious signs.
What is the main cause of a chemical pregnancy?
The most common cause of a chemical pregnancy is that there was something wrong with the baby from the start. The baby may not have the right number of chromosomes, so the body may naturally stop the pregnancy. Other reasons include:
- Not enough pregnancy hormones in the body.
- Minor problems in the uterus
- Health conditions such as thyroid problems
It’s not your fault. Most women haven’t done anything to cause it.
What week is most common for a chemical pregnancy?
Chemical pregnancies usually occur around the fifth or fifth week of pregnancy, that is, right after your period stops. Women take an initial pregnancy test and get a faint positive result, and then bleed a few days later.
How long do you bleed with a chemical pregnancy?
Most women bleed for about 4 to 7 days, which is similar to or slightly heavier than a normal period. You might also have mild cramping. If the bleeding is very heavy or lasts longer than a week, it’s a good idea to see a doctor.