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Re: 15 days after conception HCG level is only at 13. Viable pregnancy?

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 19:03:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Feb 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I am on cycle day 29. I ovulated on day 14 and haven't had sex since
>then. For the second day I have a very faint positive pregnancy test,
>though basal temp is still at peak. One occurance of pink discharge
>yesterday, and one occurance today of slighty redder, but not bright
>red, and only a little bit.
>
>I had an HCG blood test yesterday. The nurse called this morning and
>said my level was at 13, and she said that is normal for one week past
>conception. My heart sank.
>
>I had a D&C Dec. 2 for a missed miscarriage at 6 weeks and was told it
>had not progressed very far. If these signs, especially the low HCG,
>mean I do not have a viable pregnancy now, I feel desperate to know so I
>can prepare myself.

I know -- from personal experience -- how hard waiting can be, but one HCG level cannot be used to say whether a pregnancy is viable of not. BUT, 13 at 15 days postconception is not necessarily too low -- HCG isn't secreted until implantation (6 - 10 days post fertilization) and then the level roughly doubles every 48 hours. So, let's say you implanted on post-ovulation day 8 and the HCG level was 2; it would be 4 on pod 10, 8 on pod 12, 16 on pod 14 and so on. So, 13 could be perfectly normal for where you are now.

As I recall, my cycle day 27 (pod 15) HCG level was about 18 and my 2 month old daughter is smiling at me as I type this! Do not give up hope yet.

Best of luck to you.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered -- especially now that I have a new baby to take care of!!

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