Ruchika Gupta Ruchika Gupta Asked 7 months ago

Will a pregnancy test be positive during miscarriage?

My sister just found out she's having a miscarriage, and it's so heartbreaking. She's asking if she should still take a pregnancy test to confirm, or if it will even show positive while she's having a miscarriage?

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Priya D'Souza Priya D'Souza Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Oh, that's a tough one. Yes, it can be positive for some time after a miscarriage, depending on how much of the pregnancy hormone is still in your system. It's like a bad sitcom, the ending is sad but the credits keep rolling for a while. Best to get it medically confirmed, not just rely on a test kit.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can. When I had my miscarriage, my pregnancy tests were still coming up positive for nearly two weeks afterward. The HCG hormone doesn't just disappear overnight. It gradually reduces. It's really confusing and upsetting, so it's important to be under a doctor's care during this time.

Anjali Prasad Anjali Prasad Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

This is so confusing and heartbreaking. So even during a miscarriage, it can show positive? How do you cope with that? Did anyone else experience this and feel so lost? I get so anxious thinking about these complex situations.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, it's really hard. Yes, the test can still be positive because the HCG hormone levels don't drop to zero right away. It's a gradual process. If you're going through this, please make sure you're talking to your doctor. You need that support.

Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey there, it's a difficult time, I understand. Yes, a pregnancy test can remain positive during and for some time after a miscarriage. The pregnancy hormone, hCG, takes time to leave your system. It's crucial to consult a doctor for proper guidance and care during this period. Take it easy.

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, after such a difficult time, the body takes its own time to heal. The pregnancy test can still show positive because the hormones remain for a while. It's important to rest, eat nourishing food, and let your body recover fully. But for guidance, the doctor knows best.

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