2 b babydreams0204 Nov 29, 2017 at 10:43 AM Yep! I have an ultrasound on Friday bc my doctor doesn't like to read too much into HCG levels at this point. If your hCG levels don't continue to rise rapidly during the first few weeks or if they start to drop, this can signal a problem such as an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. That gives me hope :) I'll try not to worry until I see my ultrasound this coming Tuesday! What causes slow rising hCG levels? My hcg is rising slowly (3539-3954) and progesterone is staying the same (15). I got my results on saturday that it was positive. However, in my experience now with 7 pregnancies (3 live births, 4 miscarriages) hcg not following the typical guidelines is commonly a sign of imminent trouble. I went to the doctor on Oct 1, 2013 and did a urine dip test; the doctors office has faulty tests because it came back negative. also on thursday the other doctor i seen tol me if my level was 1500 or above it was a good sign, im so confused. My estrogen and progesterone were both a bit low even though my hCG ishigh, so he prescribed estradiol and prometrium that Ill take until week 10ish, when the placenta takes over hormone production. Molar pregnancies are a rare abnormality where a non-viable egg implants in the uterus and develops as a non-cancerous mass rather than a fetus. I hope in your case it is a more positive outcome. As an ectopic pregnancy progresses, it is usually accompanied by a range of physical symptoms that indicate a problem such as severe abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, and dizziness or shock. If your hCG levels dont come close to doubling or decrease from previous measurements, its likely an indication that the embryo is no longer developing and the pregnancy is not viable. Ive been taking progesterone suppositories since then. I just want to tell my husband something. Updated on March 12, 2021 Slow rising hCG levels in e arly pregnancy hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours very early in pregnancy, when the hCG is below 6,000 mIU/ml. In this post well look at what it means to have slow rising hCG and what it could mean for your pregnancy. Sooo it. Im praying mine goes perfectly as well, less then 36 hours awayanticipation is killing me This past month has been one big waiting game, I cant wait any longer. Here is my history of my HCG levels. If hCG levels don't rise appropriately, the cause is usually a chromosomally abnormal embryo. If your hCG level is high enough, ultrasounds can be used to detect a gestational sac and monitor fetal development. Good luck and baby dust to you, this waiting is hard, My mom thinks Im 6 weeks but my HCG level was at 7 last night and on the 30th of the previous month I took 2 tests and the were both negative and last week I took a first response and it was positive with a faint line and took a digital one last Thursday and it was also positive. I found out before the 4 weeks and my hcg was 33 I almost cried but my midwive said you know the numbers have to start some where right? I think more clinics should do this. They said it was too early- tried to check for signs of ectopic but didnt see anything outside either, but again, its very early. Only 60 at like 4 weeks. What serial hCG can tell you, and cannot tell you, about an early pregnancy. Ive been working with a fertility clinic, and was on letrazole, then had a trigger shot for ovulation on 8/25. I went in for my first OBGYN apointment on tursday June 25 2013 and i did an ultra sound i was in beliefe that i was shy one day of 8 weeks which i didnt understand bc i had a full period in may and my boyfriend and i didnt sleep together close to the middle end of the month. Well the next day I get a phone call from my OB office and the nurse said that the doctor changed his mind and wanted to try and do an US the next day to see if we could see anything. My draw from yesterday, 3/1 (about 39 hours later), it was up to 641. I waited 7 days and the urine test was positive and hcg level was 820. Not sure if that was my period or not because I didn't think you can get one until hcg reaches zero. they did blood work and my level was at 35. they say i can be early or threatening a miscarriage. :) but my levels had not doubled they were only 2400 so i have another test tom. My midwife said to me my numbers werent reassuring and I was just expecting another MC. Within the first 2-4 weeks after fertilization, HCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours. Low levels of hCG do not necessarily indicate a miscarriage, and should be used as a baseline to help track the change over time. Slow rising HCG- success stories. 4 answers I'm 6 wks pregnant but after 3 blood tests, it seems my hcg levels are slow rising (not doubling the way they typically do). A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. I had bloodwork done on Oct 16 and it showed levels at 1745. So, dont lose heart! Hi, My LMP on 10.01.2017, ovaluated on 23.01.2017, undergone IUI. I know my RE likes a doubling time of 48-72 hours so you are not to far off the 72 hour mark for doubling. I was literally sick over my slow rising HCG levelsthey were not doubling but increasing by about 1000 every 48-72 hours. Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound above and below the beta-hCG discriminatory zone. That usually corresponds to HCG levels below 1200 IU. In many early pregnancies, the hCG level will double every 31 to 72 hours. The doctor was optimistic but we ended up not seeing a heartbeat about 10 days later. Although doctors arent usually concerned by high levels for these reasons, in rare cases high hCG levels may indicate a serious complication known as a molar pregnancy or chromosome abnormalities of an embryo. I was so scared that I went and took another home pregnancy test and it showed pregnant again this time the result said 2-3(which means I was about 4-5 weeks pregnant). Can You Measure hCG Levels in Your Urine? Lo and behold, the US showed a strong heartbeat and a little peanut tucked away inside a sac!!!!! Just hoping everything is going to be fine. Create an account or log in to participate. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. For more information, see our. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. Other blood tests may be ordered and your doctor will likely want to perform a transvaginal ultrasound to check for any other issues. hCG levels usually consistently rise until around week 10-12 . Try not to . In a healthy pregnancy, levels of hCG double every 24 48 hours during the first three to five weeks. Blood tests can be either qualitative (meaning they determine if hCG is in your blood) or quantitative (determining exactly how much hCG is in your blood). So when i did my ultra sound they seen the sac but couldnt see an embreyo so the first thought was that im nit as far as i thought. It promotes the development of new blood vessels in the uterus as well as smoothing the muscle cells in the uterine wall, both critical developments for maintaining a pregnancy. Then today I got my levels Checked and they were 8228, so they didn't double in the 47 hour time span. I am scheduled to get follow up bloodwork done Wednesday to make sure the Hcg levels are continuing to drop - what happens if they begin to rise? I am so, so sorry to read this update. FWIW, I was working with a fertility doctor when I got pregnant naturally. It doubled to 1000 (2 days after the 500 titer). With both hCG levels and progesterone levels, it is not the single value that can predict a healthy pregnancy outcome. If youre familiar with home pregnancy tests, youre likely familiar with the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. There were 22 pregnancies with slow rising beta-hCG levels (13.9%) with 16 (72.7%) showing viability at eight weeks but not after the first trimester. i feel like im pregnant. This is my first time on a discussion group like this, and Im a bit nervous. the last misscarridge i had i was bleeding and my HCG levels were going down and in my ultra sound they couldnt see anything not even the sac so i have faith. Hi. Since my numbers are increasing and the sac is in the rights spot should i be scared? HCG level on 12.22.11 (Thursday) was 617. And it's not like my numbers were super low. :/. By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following. What should my next hCG level be? Your doctor can help you decide which tests are best for you based on your individual medical history and concerns. I went to the ER on Saturday evening, they did repeat bloodwork and my Hcg levels were 1486 so they dropped, they did another ultrasound and it again showed empty uterus!! Everyone is different, and hCG levels can fluctuate without indicating a larger issue. From 1200-6000, the HCG usually takes 72-96 hours to double. My HCG was 1410 on 6/10/21, then 2490 on 11/10/21 (5 days apart). As early pregnancy progresses, hCG levels typically follow a predictable pattern of increasing with some notable deviations and changes. Normally just HCG but sometimes HCG and progesterone. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). It is usually associated with failed pregnancies such as chemical pregnancies or miscarriages. Your hCG levels, and the way they change, can give valuable information about the health of your pregnancy. I'm still having more bloodwork done every 2 days and (haven't received the results) and schedule for an ultrasound in 1 1/2 weeks. i was told that this isnt a normal pregnancy i dont go back to the doctors until tuesday May 2 2013 i am gunna request another blood test and ultra sound before i decide anything. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Typically, hCG levels double every 48 to 72 hours for the first four weeks of a normal pregnancy, then slows to every 96 hours by week 6, and peaks around 10 weeks, before leveling off and remaining constant for the remainder of the pregnancy. Conclusions: Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Normal and Abnormal US Findings in Early First-Trimester Pregnancy: Review of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound 2012 Consensus Panel Recommendations. How Long Until hCG Falls to Zero After Miscarriage? In early pregnancy, hCG levels continue to rise until the last weeks of the first trimester, or around the 9-12 week mark. If a pregnancy fails to progress, initial levels may have appeared normal but failed to rise on subsequent tests. Last Tuesday I had my HCG levels checked and they were 3972. Higher-than-typical hCG levels can signal that you're carrying multiples or, in rare cases, have a molar pregnancy. 9/9: 5776, initially they were concerned because it was rising but not doubling. Since the embryo has stopped developing, the body is no longer producing hCG to support fetal growth and tests will reflect that. Now, your levels are rising at a higher rate than mine were. Generally, a blighted ovum does not mean that you are not pregnant anymore. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. My first baby n I dun want to lose it. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. (from last menstrual period) Women who are not pregnant: <5.0 mIU/ml. I truly believe had my doctor done this, I would be 5 months pregnant with our baby we lost in May. So by my last draw i was well over 5 weeks. If the pregnancy can be visualized in a Fallopian tube (or elsewhere), the ectopic is confirmed. Im sure baby is okay in there . Can hcg levels rise slowly, then double and still be a normal pregnancy? An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. He is almost 21 months old. Low and behold, the u/s determined there was one in my uterus..what a shock. Anyway, I got the first lab draw last Friday and it was 1042.5. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Low hCG levels are not always a cause for concern. Ive had no spotting or cramping since, I want back 2 days later for more blood work & my hcg is 500.1. I've read that doubling hcg is only a true indicator in the very early stages. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". They have to check my levels and they were at 600 so I had to go after 48hours .. they had doubled but still concerned about them not seeing anything in the ultrasound? A successful pregnancy is still possible even with low or slow rising hCG levels. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. fetal death. I freaked out too but I'm now 14 weeks with a healthy baby. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Hormone testing should always be followed up by an ultrasound before a diagnosis is made. I have my bloods tomorrow to see if they have risen but hoping it's a normal MC not ectopic. I also had very slow rising HCG and low progesterone. A slow rate of rise or a drop in HCG levels during the first 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy represents death of trophoblastic tissue and can indicate ectopic or nonviable intrauterine pregnancy. what can they do to change things - do you mean possibly put you on progesterone if blood showed it was low? If the pregnancy cannot be visualized at all, the pregnancy might be ectopic, depending on the hCG levels. I am still bleeding (so i have been bleeding for 5 days) my dr didn't seem concerned with bleeding or ultra sound just the levels. I hope this helps someone out there. Im concerened that i may be having a not so normal pregnacy. Good luck! No spotting or bleeding, no pain, just some very mild cramps. I am going through something similar. Sorry I just saw this so late! Lower than normal levels of hCG may indicate a problem with the pregnancy including: miscarriage. It's still so hard not to obsess/worry. My obgyn is concerned it may be a tubal. I'm dealing with slow rising HCG Levels! Sending you lots of good vibes!!! I order my own and pay out of pocket for peace of mind..google lab corp on demand. In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the hCG level may just plateau or increase at a very slow rate. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I took a hpt May 30th it was positive. A picture of bleeding, cramping, falling HCG levels along with supportive sonogram findings all together indicate fetal . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Bumpingany more success stories to get me going through the day? i have a history of an ectopic pregnancy & am terrified to go through another. Im glad i found this site. One ended up in my abdomen. Hope everything goes well for you! Create an account or log in to participate. Had blood drawn today 2/25/23 to check HCG and Progesterone levels.