Re: HCG levels went up but Dr said I miscarried, don't understand

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At Mon, 14 Apr 2003, Katya wrote: >
>Dear M,
>
>I should start by saying that I am not a medical professional. However,
>with a heartbeat and a rising HCG values, I would at least want another
>ultrasound prior to agreeing to pregnancy termination, and very likely I
>would want a 2nd opinion.
>
>I hope it all works out for you,
>
>--
>Katya (not a doctor, just a biochemist)
>
>At Mon, 14 Apr 2003, M wrote:
>>
>>Hi. When I had my first pg HCG test done at the lab my number was
>>23,381. That was when I was 5 weeks 5 days pg, I know because an
>>ultrasound the next day showed a tiny heartbeat and the doctor measured
>>the baby to determine how far along I was. I went in for a follow up
>>blood test 2 weeks later and my HCG was 92,432. The doctor says that I
>>have miscarried. I never bled (yes, I know that happens). The doctor
>>still hasn't seen my lab results he just had them read to him over the
>>phone. I'm trying to understand the numbers. Could he tell I
>>miscarried because the numbers didn't double appropriately??? Just
>>wondering! I'm still trying to figure this all out! Thanks.
>

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