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Re: HCG level
From: Todd (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:37:39 -0600 (CST)
If the HCG is low, then shouldnt we have an appt before December 2nd,
when they scheduled it. It seems like if its something to worry about,
we shouldnt wait a month for an appt. What do you think
At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote:
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>For 5 weeks preg. Hcg is low next week an U/S will show more.
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>At Wed, 30 Oct 2002, Todd wrote:
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>>My wife found out she was pregnant from a home test, and we went and got
>>a blood test for the Dr. office. When the test came back, it showed
>>that my wife had a pretty low HCG level, it was like 225. The nurse
>>seemed concerned, and asked us to retest. 4 days later, we did retest,
>>and it doubled to like 550 I think. The nurse asked my wife if she was
>>spotting or cramping, and scheduled an appt for 5 weeks away. We are
>>worried about a possible miscarriage due to my wife having one 2 years
>>ago. We do have a healthy 11 month old son though. The nurse sounded
>>concerned, but never told us anything. Should we be worried about a
>>miscarriage, or is this the normal process. We think she is 5 weeks
>>pregnant. Any help is appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks again
>>Todd Lesser
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>>--
>>Todd Lesser
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>Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
>Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
>Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
>Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
>Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
>Buenos Aires
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