Re: 3 wks post D&E and hcg is 5,000 - Dr. Montgomery

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>First, let me provide a small correction. You had a D&C, not a D&E. As
>for the HCG, it is certainly unusual for the value to still be up. One
>would have to consider four things. First, there was some "molar"
>tissue as part of the pregnancy. Second, you are pregnant again
>(doesn't seem very likely). Third, there was some placental tissue
>retained in the uterus following the procedure-this should show up on
>the ultrasound now. Fourth, there was an error in the lab...
>Lynn
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>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
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