Biochemical Pregnancy with True Gestational Symptoms - An Uncommon Condition

Authors

  • Laiyla Shinwari FCPS II Trainee, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Govt. Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar

Abstract

In biochemical pregnancy, an embryo attaches to the uterus and releases the hormone human Beta Chorionic Gonadotropin, but fails to progress. This type of pregnancy does not progress into a clinical pregnancy because menstrual bleeding starts shortly after the positive reading, even before an ultrasound could confirm a pregnancy, which is typically around 5-6 weeks. The case presented displays the typical features of a biochemical pregnancy. Keywords: Pregnancy; Gonadal Hormones; Chorionic Gonadotrophin; Dilatation & Curettage.
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Published

2021-01-04

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3-4 (2017): Journal of Rehman Medical Institute

Section

Case Report

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