Re: questions regarding low first beta

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This can be very normal and we even discussed this recently that occasionally multiple birth start out slowly with betas.

>Also, I looked at many HCG level tables on the internet, and it seems
>that I am way behind. Does that make a difference, or is it ok as long
>as they double every 2 days?

Doubling every 2-3 days is what we look for. There is a wide range of normals.

>Am I at a higher risk for an ectopic
>pregnancy because of the low start?

Depending upon the method of transfer, there may be and increased risk of ectopic. The slow start with appropriate doubling doesn't seem to increase the risk.

>Also I am spotting with some mild
>cramping, is that something I need to be worried about? Thanks for your
>help!

Cramping can be very normal. Spotting can occur in up to 50% of pregnancies and since the average miscarriage rate is about 20%, the majority of people who stain carry their pregnancies.

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>Jann
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