Re: Persistent HCG levels after 2 D&C's & Methergine

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At Sat, 6 Jul 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Fri, 5 Jul 2002, Karen wrote:
>>
>>I recently had a D&C in late March, and then never got a period (just
>>heavy bleeding the week after the D&C). Checked HCG in late May to find
>>it was around 300. Did another D&C in early June. Checked HCG a few
>>times the following week - was in the 83 - 105 range. Then took
>>methergine for about 5 days to force out remaining tissue. Next HCG
>>test showed 83!
>>
>>Any ideas as to why the levels wont drop? It's now 14 weeks since the
>>original D&C.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>--
>>Karen
>>
>I recently went through a similar experience. I had two d&c's for a
>missed abortion at 12wks. After methergine and methotrexate, my levels
>remained in the 200 range. I changed ob's and at my first visit to the
>new ob was found to have remaining tissue in my cervix! Now, I am
>recuperating and my hcg level is 2. It took 8 weeks for this entire
>ordeal to end. I wish you the best of luck.
>>

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