What Is A Chemical Pregnancy???

[AUZZGAL]

Hey Girls,
This might sound like a really dumb question BUT
What is a chemical pregnancy? are you pregnant or not?
Sorry this really confuses me
Thanks
Kristie

[Inanna]

It is confusing and I personally don't like the term.
A chemical pregnancy refers to a conception that the cells don't divide properly and the pregnancy fizzles out. Usually this happens very early before 6 weeks.
It is termed chemical as you wouldn't know you were pregnant except for the"chemical" response of the preg test.
Many chemical pregnancies are marked as late periods that were heavier than usual...

[SallyJ]

I always thought a chemical pg was where the egg was fertilised, but failed to implant.

[Inanna]

No. A pregnancy will not produce hcg until it implants. Usually chemical pregnancies have very low levels of hcg and end very soon after implantation occurs - thus they are often characterised by a "late period" that may be heavier than usual.

[AUZZGAL]

Thanks for clarifying that for me!!
I appreciate it
Take Care
Kristie