What Does My HCG Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I had a fet cycle . I got my hcg test result positive but then the next day it went down
9dp5dt 83
11dp5dt 70
13dp5dt 98
I have another beta tomorrow . When is it time to give up ?? My doctor doesn't seem to optimistic . What if it still goes up . I know it is supposed to double but what % is ok if not double .

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Decide after today's report

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

You seem to have had a biochemical pregnancy.

If you dont find doubling in todays report please stop medicines as it is unlikely to grow further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (28 hours later)

Well doctor my levels went up to 223 today ?? What do you think of the numbers now ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Good numbers

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Its good to see that values have doubled up. Looks good.

Continue the progesterone support and wait for another week and dont take anymore test.

test only after 6 days for a conclusive decision.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (9 hours later)

My Dr has recommended for a u/s on Friday . I will be 5 weeks and 2 days . Would you recommend it now or next week ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Next week

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Its very early for a scan now.

I prefer waiting for another week.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar