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Re: HCG levels confusing

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Feb 2000 00:00:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 25 Feb 2000, Cathy wrote: >
>My OB just called with bthe results of my third HCG level and he
>believes that there is a good chance that my pregnancy is not viable.
>
>The results were as follows:
> 2/17 -- 5,275
> 2/21 -- 17,750
> 2/25 -- 27,250
>
>I had an ultrasound on 2/23 that showed a sac measuring 5.5 weeks -- no
>heartbeat; my OB feels that the HCG from today should have been 50,000+
>to indicate a viable pregnancy. Should I give up hope of this pregnancy
>being viable? He wants to re-test HCG on Monday, 2/28. This would be my
>5th miscarriage, so you can see that I'm not anxious to give up hope.
>Anyone with any insight, please let me know your thoughts.

Cathy, I am sorry, but a heart beat is usually seen when the hCG level is over 2,500 or so, so it should have definitely been seen when hte level was > 17,000.

My heart goes out to you. I had 2 miscarriages, so I know how awful it is to have your heart and hopes broken. Have you been evaluated by a reproductive endocrinologist for a possible (and treatable) cause for your miscarriages?

although it is little comfort, know that tonight you are in the thoughts and prayers of the obgyn.net family.

Kelly

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