Re: perplexing HCG levels/ectopic??

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> my LMP was 12/10/99. as of 1/22 i had been spotting bright red blood
> for 11 days. i had intermittent L sided pain/cramping. i went to ER.
> they did a hCG level. it was 62.5. the vaginal US showed a mass of
> 2.5cm on my L ovary. the Dr. and his collegues did not feel this was
> anything but a cyst (due to it's size). he wanted me to return for
> another hCG level on 1/24. i did, it was not doubled, but only 87.1! (i
> know that it is not impossible for these levels to be low in the
> beginning, however, i feel that the evidence points clearly to an
> ectopic pregnancy.) he and i both felt it would be best to wait until
> 1/26 for one final level. what could it be besides an ectopic? is there
> a chance for a viable baby? please lend me your insight!! THANKYOU ALL!!
>
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> MERI
>There is a greater possibility of missed abortion (Blighted ovum) or some
retained product. The ovarian mass could be a luteal cyst. Let us know the repeat BHCG level.

Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only >

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