PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: slow rising HCG but seems normal on ultrasound

Re: slow rising HCG but seems normal on ultrasound

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 21:49:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 26 Jul 2001, Andi wrote: >
>I just had a sonogram today at 7w1d and the embryo looked good with a
>clearly visible heartbeat and some limb development. The overall size
>was normal and it was a big increase from the last ultrasound at 6w2d.
>
>My HCG, however, has persistently doubled very slowly. Here are the
>numbers:
>
>7/9/01 1232
>7/12/01 2090
>7/16/01 5097
>7/20/01 7703
>7/26/01 12,105
>
>Everything I've ready says that HCG should double within 2-3 days and
>mine has not done so. Should I be concerned at this point, or should I
>relax and assume it's going to be ok? I've had two miscarriages already.
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Andi
>

While not quite doubling, they are probably OK especially with a normal US. Can't promise anything one way or the other. Only time will tell.

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