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Re: Are HPTs quantitative?
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:55:46 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 19 Apr 2001, Miranda wrote: >
>I had a positive HPT last Tues, 4/10. Starting that day I had 5
>straight days of continuous brown discharge upon wiping with tp, had a
>clumpier discharge on Thurs, loss of breast/nipple soreness on Thur, and
>heavier discharge on Fri and Sun. The discharge has disappeared and the
>breast/nipple soreness has NOT returned. Upon taking another HPT on
>Thu, 4/19, it was still positive, but the second line was practically
>not visible (it was very light). Could this mean that HCG levels have
>actually decreased and a miscarriage is inevitable?

It could mean that and it might not mean that. Sounds like a trip to the OB and an Ultrasound are indicated.
Based on LMP I >should be 6w4d. I took both tests using firt morning urine. I had read
>that early on in pregnancy the positive line on HPT can be very light
>due to low HCG. Trying to find out any information I can. Thank you!

-- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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