Is a biochemical pregnancy a false pregnancy?

False pregnancy, medically termed pseudocyesis. In general, biochemical pregnancy is not the same as pseudocyesis. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Biochemical pregnancy, also known as chemical pregnancy, refers to a situation where after implantation of the fertilized egg, the embryo does not develop normally and stops growing at an early stage, ultimately resulting in spontaneous abortion. Women in this situation may experience symptoms similar to those of pregnancy, such as delayed menstruation and early pregnancy reactions. Urine or blood tests may show elevated levels of HCG. However, ultrasound examination cannot detect a distinct gestational sac or embryo within the uterus. Biochemical pregnancy is a form of early spontaneous abortion and is not considered pseudocyesis.

Pseudocyesis refers to a condition in which a woman exhibits some symptoms similar to pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting, perceived fetal movement, and abdominal distension. There may even be a sensation of fetal movement and an enlarged abdomen. However, she is not actually pregnant, and no intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy can be observed via ultrasound. Pseudocyesis may be associated with environmental stress or diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus. In general, biochemical pregnancy involves the formation of a fertilized egg that fails to implant successfully, whereas pseudocyesis involves no formation of a fertilized egg at all.

To accurately determine whether it is a biochemical pregnancy or pseudocyesis, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention when related symptoms appear, for professional examination and diagnosis.