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Re: Hcg?Hsg?Hgs? levels high and placenta?

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:40:31 -0600 (CST)

At Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Allison wrote: >
>I was told by my nurse that my 16 week test returned a high level of
>"hgs" or "hsg" hormone, which meant that I would have to be monitered at
>32 weeks for the placenta not supporting/nourishing the baby ???. Also
>that it has nothing to do with the possibility of Downs syndrome in the
>baby. I called her back because I could not find any information
>regarding these hormones. She repeated the exact same thing to me. I
>am confused. Any feedback or clarification would be greatly greatly
>appreciated. Thank you. Allison

You and I are both confuse. The only time an elevated beta hCG would be of any significance is if we were looking at a molar pregnancy, which not only is abnormal, but will require treatment much sooner than 32 weeks. You'd be best to discuss this with an actual physician. 

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
Sugar Land, TX


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