There are several types of miscarriage that a pregnant woman might encounter. One type is encountered so early that a woman might not even know that she’s pregnant. This is called chemical pregnancy. Some women may get a positive result from pregnancy test before her menstrual period was due but then, a miscarriage happened just before your baby was even formed. This type of miscarriage is very common and about 50 to 60 percent of first time pregnant women end up in very early miscarriage. To learn more about chemical pregnancies, continue reading below.
What Causes a Chemical Pregnancy?
There are several causes for this kind of miscarriage but mostly, it is caused by chromosomal problems in the developing fetus. This becomes present when the baby is conceived, thus preventing appropriate development and formation of the baby, which will result to miscarriage.
Some may be caused by inadequate uterine abnormalities a woman might have, making it difficult for implantation to occur, resulting in a miscarriage.
What are Common Chemical Pregnancy Symptoms?
There are actually no obvious symptoms of chemical pregnancy, and this makes it difficult to diagnose. Some chemical pregnancy symptoms are similar to pregnancy symptoms. Woman who might be having chemical pregnancy may be able to experience sensitive breasts, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness and tiredness. Bleeding from the vagina might also be experienced, which may be a sign of pregnancy termination. HCG levels might also become low when a woman goes for a blood test.
Since a chemical pregnancy happens very early during a woman’s pregnancy, menstrual periods start normally. But some women, however, will experience clots in the menstrual blood, an increased blood flow and severe abdominal cramps. Though a chemical pregnancy may not be avoided, there are treatments that can treat this type of miscarriage. Healthy diet, regular exercise and taking necessary vitamin supplements may help minimize the chance of having a miscarriage due to chemical pregnancy. But in the case of chromosomal defects, treating may be very difficult. However, if it is caused by hormonal deficiency or the presence of fibroids in the uterus, it is easily treated.
As you can see, a chemical pregnancy cannot be prevented and most women don’t even know they have one. If ever you have questions or you feel something isn’t right, consult with your OB/GYN. If you’re looking for tips on how to get pregnant, consider these great books!
