Or biochemical pregnancy is the term used for pregnancy loss before 5 weeks of gestation. This happens when an egg is fertilised but does not implant into the uterus. Chemical pregnancies are fairly common and may account for 50-75% of all miscarriages. However, because this happens so early in the pregnancy, many women do not yet realise they are pregnant and may mistake the loss for their menstrual cycle.
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