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How To Reduce HCG Level (22) Incase Of Chemical Pregnancy?
Had a chemical pregnancy on 11/12 - hcg still hovering at 22. Ultrasound shows normal - want to avoid a methotrexate (?) shot as well as a d&c. Is there a way to reduce my hcg level? I want to let my body do this on it's own, but my doctor is making me nervous!
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Hello,
Serum beta-hCG levels usually take 3-4 weeks to come down after an abortion; sometimes as long as 6 weeks. The prior values influence the time taken for this fall in titres. Meanwhile, a follow up trans-vaginal sonogram should be performed to see if there are any retained products of conception and if this so, you will need a check curettage. There are no treatment methods available to reduce the hCG titres as such. Medication such as that prescribed by your doctor is given when the titres are abnormally high even after 6 weeks. Hope this helps.
Serum beta-hCG levels usually take 3-4 weeks to come down after an abortion; sometimes as long as 6 weeks. The prior values influence the time taken for this fall in titres. Meanwhile, a follow up trans-vaginal sonogram should be performed to see if there are any retained products of conception and if this so, you will need a check curettage. There are no treatment methods available to reduce the hCG titres as such. Medication such as that prescribed by your doctor is given when the titres are abnormally high even after 6 weeks. Hope this helps.
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