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Re: 9 weeks pg., Hormone Question.
From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 15:10:55 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 14 Nov 1997, Teresa wrote: >
>Hi, it's me again. I am currantly 9 weeks pregnant, just saw a
>beautiful ultrasound today that tells me every thing is good with baby.

Congratulations!
>I got my blood levels back, and am concerned, but not scared. My HCG
>level is starting to drop they say, which they also say is normal for
>around this time in my pregnancy. I am now on progesterone injections,
>and got a really high count back on Monday-94. Today it came back at
>68. They said the drop is probably due to the corpus luteum shrinking
>more rapidly now, and the placenta starting to take over.

Hcg levels max out at about 10 weeks and then gradually decrease until 20 weeks, at which point they plateau. Fluctuations in progesterone can be due to when the levle was drawn in relationship to when you had your last shot. 68 is still most excellent, and is higher than it often is in an unsupplemented pregnancy.
Best of luck for a happy pregnancy.

-- 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.

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