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Re: inconsistant hcg levels

From: Alison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 06:36:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Liz wrote: >
>It has been about 9 weeks since my LMP. Approximately 3-4 weeks ago, I
>had a positive HPT. I had vaginal bleeding for about 3 weeks, and I
>have had my beta HCG levels monitored every 2 to 3 days. I am very
>concerned, because my levels are inconsistant. They went from 28 to
>200, to 160 and back up to 225. The bleeding has stopped, but I thought
>that once the levels had fallen they can not rise again--unless it is a
>new pregnancy. There is no chance of a new pregnancy occuring due to a
>lack of intercourse. What do you think could be going on? Have normal
>pregnancies occurred with low hcg levels of this kind?
>
>--
>Liz
>

Hi, Liz. I am not a medical professional, but have done a lot of reading in this area since having two m/c's in the last year. I have heard of inconsistent numbers in two situations - one is lab error, and the other is if you lose a twin - if there is a remaining twin who is developing normally, the levels can go up after the drop resulting from the loss of the first twin. Have you had an u/s

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