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Re: High HCG level but low progesterone -- what should I expect?

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Sep 2000 00:22:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 15 Sep 2000, Lauren wrote: >
>Hi ! I just found out that I am about 4 weeks pregnant. My HCG level
>last Sunday was 30.4. Two days later on Tuesday when it was tested
>again, it went to 118 -- from what I understand this is very normal. My
>progesterone level was almost 10 and they are starting me on
>progesterone sypositories twice a day because they say my progesterone
>level is too low. Is my level so low that it could lead to miscarriage
>or do I have a fighting chance to keep this baby -- please let me know !
>THANKS !
>
>--
>Lauren
>

If you have been started on progesterone early enough, and if hte low progesterone does not reflect an inherently abnormal baby, then the odds are good.

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

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