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What Does A Slow Rise In HCG Level During Pregnancy Indicate?
Question: HI,
Iam about 5 weeks pregnant but HCG not rising - went from 32 ( first test) to 82, then only 151 then only 167. Doctor has said to cease progesterone but I am reluctant to before my final test tomorrow eve.
what do you recommend?
Iam about 5 weeks pregnant but HCG not rising - went from 32 ( first test) to 82, then only 151 then only 167. Doctor has said to cease progesterone but I am reluctant to before my final test tomorrow eve.
what do you recommend?
Brief Answer:
You can wait for a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In a normal pregnancy the HCG levels rise to double the level in every 48 hours. In your case the rise in HCG level is there but it is very slow. The chances of having a viable pregnancy are low. You can wait for one more day before stopping progesterone to be very sure.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
You can wait for a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In a normal pregnancy the HCG levels rise to double the level in every 48 hours. In your case the rise in HCG level is there but it is very slow. The chances of having a viable pregnancy are low. You can wait for one more day before stopping progesterone to be very sure.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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