HCG Levels

Hello I have a question. I have been having my HCG levels checked every three days. The numbers seems high.
DPO 16 - 2800
DPO 19 - 4900
DPO 22 - 8270
DPO 27 15,268

Does this seem normal or high to you? If so what can that mean? Thanks for your help.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

There can be variation in the HCG levels.  In a viable embryo, doubling occurs approximately every 36 hours.  Here is a chart with normal HCG levels:

0-1 week: 0-50 IU/L
1-2 weeks: 40 - 300
3-4: 500 - 6,000
1-2 months: 5,000 - 200,000
2-3 months: 10,000 - 100,000
2nd trimester: 3,000 - 50,000
3rd trimester: 1,000 - 50,000

You can discuss these values with your personal OB.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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