My beta hcg is positive but scan is still not showing clearly, so doctor asked to repeat. I am worried about ectopic after reading online. Does hcg rise even if pregnancy is outside uterus?
Yes, hcg is produced, so home test reads positive. The difference doctors look for is the hcg doesnt double the way it should and the scan doesnt show pregnancy in the uterus. Thats why early scan matters.
It does produce hcg so the kit shows positive, which is what makes it tricky. I had an ectopic and the early sign was pain and odd bleeding. Please if you have one sided pain with a positive test, see a doctor urgently for a scan.
Yes it does, thats why a test still shows positive in ectopic. My doctor explained the hcg often rises slower than a normal pregnancy though. Thats why they track beta hcg numbers and do a scan to locate the pregnancy.
I understand why you're asking, its a worrying thought. Yes ectopic does give a positive test, so the test alone cant rule it out. If anything feels off like sharp pain, get an early scan, dont sit with the fear.
