WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1998: Re: HCG levels,6 weeks pg (8wks since LMP)

Re: HCG levels,6 weeks pg (8wks since LMP)

From: Wendy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 22:02:46 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 28 Oct 1998, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote: >
>At Wed, 28 Oct 1998, Wendy wrote:
>
>>What is a normal HCG level for the end of your 6th week/beginning 7th?
>
>One of the more common questions asked in this forum, and in doctor's
>offices, is about the relationship between HCG levels and pregnancy.
>Unfortunately, there is no consistent way to determine what a "normal"
>HCG level should be at any given time during pregnancy. They should
>rise *about* 66% every 48 hours, but will actually begin to decrease
>around 9-10 weeks. Since HCG is made by the placenta, and not the baby,
>it is even possible to have only a placenta inside the uterus, but no
>baby (a condition called blighted ovum) and still have a rising HCG
>level.
>

would it make a difference if I was carrying twins? My Mom is a twin. >>Should an ultrasound dr. be able to hear a heartbeat @ the end of 6
>>weeks?
>
>If the conception date is absolutely correct, and the patient is not
>very overweight, and their are no fibroids, and the ultrasound equipment
>is good, and the doctor or sonographer is good, a heartbeat should be
>easily visible by vaginal ultrasound at 6 weeks of pregnancy. However,
>a heartbeat is not normally heard until about 12 weeks of pregnancy.
>
>Good luck with everything.
>
>--
>Ashley Hill
>David Ashley Hill, M.D.
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>Orlando, FL
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>The above is intended for general medical education,
>and is not for specific medical advice.
>I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail
>due to time constraints.
>

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