PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: HCG level

Re: HCG level

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.

anonymous@obgyn.net

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:30:42 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Todd wrote: >
>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:
>>
>>For 5 weeks preg. Hcg is low next week an U/S will show more.
>>
>>At Wed, 30 Oct 2002, Todd wrote:
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>--
>>>Todd Lesser
>>>
>>--
>>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
>>Argentina
>>
>>Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
>> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
>> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
>> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
>> **Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
>> constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
>>
>> **Thank you for understanding :).**
>>
>--
>Todd Lesser
>

-- 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 Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

**Thank you for understanding :).**

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