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Re: HCG levels post eptopic surgery

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 17:50:00 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 22 May 2003, Ashley wrote: >
>I had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago for removal of a eptopic pregnancy, in
>which my tube was saved. Every week since I have been having my HCG
>count done. Last week it was 178 and today, a week later, it was 107.
>Is it still too high for being 3 1/2 weeks after the surgery, is it
>going down too slowly? Also I am eagerly awaiting my first period to
>start. Will it start only after my levels reach below 2? Thank you.
>
>--
>Ashley
>

It may take 6 to 6 weeks. 

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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