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A chemical pregnancy is an early pregnancy loss that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus but fails to develop. This type of pregnancy loss often occurs before a woman even realizes that she is pregnant. It's typically detected by a positive home pregnancy test, followed by a negative test or absence of fetal development on ultrasound. The term "chemical pregnancy" is used because the only sign of pregnancy is the detection of the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in the blood or urine.
It's important to understand that this type of early pregnancy loss is common and usually does not indicate any problems with future pregnancies. However, it can be emotionally challenging, and support from a healthcare provider is important.
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