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Do Hcg Levels Have To Double For The Pregnancy To Be Deemed Viable?

I am 4 weeks pregnant and at present my hcg levels are getting tested they have risen alot but have not doubled in the last 48 hours? I m getting slight aches like a heaviness in my right arm but not to bad! I miscarried 5 years ago and it began with severe pain in my right arm is it likely the same thing is happening to me and do ur hcg levels have to double for the pregnancy to be deemed viable?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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The HCG levels in early pregnancy usually increases by at least 66% every 48 hours in normal healthy pregnancy. Very rarely the increase can be 56% only. They need not be doubled always. So if you are seeing atleast 56% rise everything should be fine with your pregnancy. You need to have atleast 3 serial readings if the rise is not satisfactory to come to a conclusion

Be optimistic. Take one tablet of folic acid daily. Get a transvaginal ultrasound done at 5 weeks pregnancy. At this time usually one should see gestational sac. Please note that the HCG level when you are able to see gestational sac is 1500 IU.
I wish you good luck.
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Do Hcg Levels Have To Double For The Pregnancy To Be Deemed Viable?

Hi The HCG levels in early pregnancy usually increases by at least 66% every 48 hours in normal healthy pregnancy. Very rarely the increase can be 56% only. They need not be doubled always. So if you are seeing atleast 56% rise everything should be fine with your pregnancy. You need to have atleast 3 serial readings if the rise is not satisfactory to come to a conclusion Be optimistic. Take one tablet of folic acid daily. Get a transvaginal ultrasound done at 5 weeks pregnancy. At this time usually one should see gestational sac. Please note that the HCG level when you are able to see gestational sac is 1500 IU. I wish you good luck. i hope i have answered to your satisfaction.