How long after miscarriage will a pregnancy test be negative?

Question

I had a miscarriage about two weeks ago, and the doctor said my hormone levels would drop. I took a pregnancy test today and it was still positive. How long after a miscarriage does it usually take for a pregnancy test to become negative?

Kriti Saxena · Accepted Answer

It can actually take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks, and sometimes even longer depending on how far along you were. Especially if you have hormonal issues like PCOS, the body takes its own sweet time to reset. Better to get a blood test done if you want to be absolutely sure.

Aparna Menon · Answer

I am so sorry you are going through this, it is emotionally very heavy. For me, it took almost a full month to get a negative test, and seeing those faint lines during that time was really painful. Give yourself some grace and time to heal, it will get better.

Meenakshi Iyer · Answer

Honestly, I totally panicked when my test was still positive after three weeks and I thought something was wrong. But my gynaecologist reassured me that the pregnancy hormone drops slowly. It finally became negative around the 4th week, so don't worry, it is quite normal.

Simran Kaur · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about this right now, okay? Your body has been through a lot and needs some rest. It usually takes 3 to 6 weeks for the hormone levels to hit zero. Take care of your health first, eat well, and let your body recover.

Nidhi Verma · Answer

My doctor told me it takes time, but I am still so anxious because it has been 3 weeks and I am still seeing a faint positive. Did anyone else face this? I keep worrying if some tissues are left inside and if I need to go back to the clinic.

How long after miscarriage will a pregnancy test be negative?

5 answers

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Related reads

Log in or sign up