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Re: Pregnancy Confirmed, but is HCG OK?

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 12:20:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 22 Feb 1999, KH wrote: >
>First of all I am really excited!! I had my Doctor confirm my pregnancy,
>on Friday, and I received my results this Morning. Positive! Now here
>is my question. The nurse who called me seemed a bit concerned about my
>HCG level. She wasn't too specific, but thought that I should be coming
>in for another test. I am hoping you can share with me if I should be
>concerned about these results.
>
>My HCG level was 215 on Friday, which would have amounted to
>approximately two weeks gestation or 4 weeks pregancy. My LMP was
>January 21/99. Can someone please indicate if my level at this stage is
>a cause for concern?
>
>One other thing is that I had posted earlier, but have not received a
>response. I currently have a Strep A Bladder infection, and I am
>worried about what affect this may have on the fetus. Thank you very
>much for your help!!
>
>--
>Thank you,
>
>Kimberly
>

Please do not try to assign too much signifigance to a single HCG level, particularly this early in your pregnancy. The range of normal is very wide. What you really need is the second HCG. The two taken together have signifigance.

A UTI, treated in a timely manner, poses no threat to your pregnancy. Group A strep does not have the more serious implications of Group B strep.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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