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Re: Pregnancy test at six months From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 7 Nov 1997 23:09:51 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Michele: "Re: No ovulation on 50 mg. Clomid" Previous message: cheryl: "depo-provera + menopause" In reply to: Kathie: "Pregnancy test at six months" At Fri, 7 Nov 1997, Kathie wrote: > >I was wondering if I took a pregnancy test when I am six months, will it >show up positive? Kathie- It will absolutely turn up positive. The placenta (afterbirth) makes HCG, the "pregnancy hormone" that shows up on the pregnancy tests. It makes this throughout the pregnancy, although in most cases the level rises until 8-10 weeks to a level of about 100,000 IU/L, then falls slightly to reach about 10,000-20,000 IU/L throughout the rest of the pregnancy. After the baby is born it can take up to a month for the level to reach zero. Thus, as you can see, HCG is detectable in pregnant women during their entire pregnancy. Thanks for the question, -- Ashley Hill D. Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://www.gate.net/~dahmd I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints. Next message: Michele: "Re: No ovulation on 50 mg. Clomid" Previous message: cheryl: "depo-provera + menopause" In reply to: Kathie: "Pregnancy test at six months"

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