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What Does A Decline In HCG Level During Early Pregnancy Suggest?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: ultrasound shows 4.4 mm embryo (6weeks approx) but hcg went from 27,000 to 14,000 in 4 days
the ultrasound was done the same day the 14,000 hcg showed...no heart beat yet.. could embryo still be growing inside me but is defective
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely it is a failed pregnancy, need details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Okay, decline in B HCG levels is not a good sign, it clearly indicates a missed miscarriage .
I need a few more details.
WHen was your last menstrual period ?
Do you have regular cycles ?
Is this your first pregnancy ?
Can you give me the dates when the scan was done, and the two HCG reports were done ?
That is when I would be able to comment better.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
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What Does A Decline In HCG Level During Early Pregnancy Suggest?

Brief Answer: Most likely it is a failed pregnancy, need details. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Okay, decline in B HCG levels is not a good sign, it clearly indicates a missed miscarriage . I need a few more details. WHen was your last menstrual period ? Do you have regular cycles ? Is this your first pregnancy ? Can you give me the dates when the scan was done, and the two HCG reports were done ? That is when I would be able to comment better. Looking forward to hearing from you. Take care.