Can hcg levels rise slowly, then double and still be a normal pregnancy?

[thunder214]

I found out I was pregnant and we were so excited; things seemed to be going so perfectly in our lives.  The initial bloodwork showed that my hcg levels were low and my doctor became concerned.  They were at 196 then 2 days later at 254, then 3 days later 500. At that point my OB was certain I was going to miscarry and suggested a D&C.  Before I would have it done, I requested one more blood test.  It doubled to 1000 (2 days after the 500 titer).  My doctor seemed dumbfounded.  I'm going crazy worrying about if I am  going to miscarry or not and if not, could there be something abnormal with our baby?  I have not had one other symptom indicating a possible miscarriage, in fact I feel as pregnant as a woman in her third trimester!  I believe I am about 5 weeks pregnant.  When I took the first blood test I was just exactly 4 weeeks pregnant, although it's possible I am off by 5 days (previous period was 33 days long as opposed to the normal 28 I am).  I'm still having more bloodwork done every 2 days and (haven't received the results) and schedule for an ultrasound in 1 1/2 weeks.

So..any suggestions?  ANYTHING good or bad would be extremly helpful.

[mlaport]

OK.... first of all DONT GET A D&C YET.  There is no reason to end this now, you have a great chance of this going just fine.  My levels were not even doing half of what yours are, and I miscarried.  But throughout the whole process my Doctor said as long as they double every 2 to 3 days you should be fine.  The fact that you went from 500 to 1000 is a really good sign.  I am also on another pregnancy board www.silentgrief.com, and there was a women there who was in the same situation as you - and they wanted her to get a D&C, but she requested a ultrasound first and they found a heartbeat.  So don't give up hope - it upsets me that they were just going to give you a D&C that easily...

Keep us posted on your levels, and keep your spirits up.

Lots of baby dust to you!!

Mary

[ildike]

From what I have learned from my former dr, I would say as long as hcg doubles constantly, everythings all right.  Plus, if you have symptoms, thats a good sign, too.  If there was something wrong with the baby you would miscarry-that is nature's selective way-since the fetus would be unable to develop. If at this age the fetus is growing, that means its healthy, capable to survive.  At this stage, its all or nothing...I am going through similar agonies, and what I am trying to do is to send very clear, optimistic,positive thoughts down there.  I wish you the same and make sure to rest a lot (both physically and mentally)

[mlaport]

Oh and another thing.  Every womens body is different.  You'll find that some women don't have ANY symptoms at all, or some that are puking everyday - and both will have a perfect baby.  You will also find some women who have really low HCG levels and some with really high HCG levels - and both of them will have perfect babies.  There is no "norm" in a situation like this...the only thing you have to be worried about is the doubling every 2 to 3 days...that's all.

[Geneva108]

Please refuse this DC now! wait for an u/s. I had HCG level problems before  they say if should double every 72h. or +66% every 48 h. it might vary.. I am now 9 weeks preg. after 2 tubals and miscar.  but this time (I had to do IVF w.egg donor) my first hcg on day 10 after embryos transfert was 111!doc. was happy very  high than 2 days later 174 than 2 days later 360 than 4 days later we got scared 520!! should have been 900 + but he asked me to go for another hcg test 2 days later 4324!!!!!! go figure therefore don't give up ok!!! no DC continue to test every 2 days or so and do an ultra sound in a week than you will know... it could be all good girl  hang in there   we are here for you too!
lots of baby dust to you
Take care
Geneva

[msklar]

Quite honestly, I am scared to hear about all the close calls with d&c. It seems some doctors are so worried about being correct (about due dates, ovulateion) that they dont listen to the women and look for things when it is too early for them to show up. Its scary the number of times Ive heard that a d&c was suggested, the women waited and guess what there was a healthy baby. Im beginning to think doctors are too quick to jump for a d&c. I think if it is goiing to misscarry then your own body should have the chance to do it naturally...

[Siren]

I'm going through something similar, where my doctor is stumped.  My levels are NOT doubling every two days, however they ARE increasing very, very slowly.  He thought I had a miscarriage, due to lots of bleeding and cramping, however the levels continue to rise.  At this point he thinks it's ectopic, so is considering laparoscopy to remove the embryo, but first he's doing a few more hormone tests.  It's good to have a doctor who is cautious before they get in there with sharp instruments!!!  But I'm a little worried about the procedure i.e. risks to future fertility b/c of the scarring, etc.  I know the risk is out there, and it's hard b/c this is our first pregnancy.  Anyway, I'd have to agree with everyone else who has said to wait until you have a few more levels done - it's obvious that individual cases can be very different and can stump even the best doctors!

[silo]

I agree with everyone as far as waiting a while before getting a d and c.  I had to have a d and c on April 24th, but it was only after a month of spotting and 4 sonograms that revealed an odd shaped placenta and no fetus...(Blighted Ovum)  I was 10 wks and miscarriage was very inevitable.  

It kinda helped me with my decision to have a d and c when I saw the lack of progress each week on the sono.  So until you see it with your own two eyes, I wouldn't do a thing.....just wait....I'll remember you in my prayers.

[thunder214]

Thanks everyone for you great comments and suggestions.  I should tell you what happened. This is going to really make you think.  Earlier when I posted, I did not tell the whole story, I thought it would be too long, but after seeing everyone's comments, I think we could all benefit from it.

I was scheduled for a D&C on Wed. June 25 at 2:00pm.  I had to be at the hospital by 12:00.  I requested 1 more bloodtest to ease my mind because in my heart, I didn't want to do it.  So I went at 10am and had more blood drawn.  The doctor requested it to be STAT so the results would come back quicker. Well, it ended up so close that I was laying on the hospital bed in the proverbial "paper gown", already admitted, balling my eyeballs out crying that I didn't want to be there and that it was wrong, when at 1:45 the nurse came in and that is when my numbers finally truely doubled from 500 to 1000.  I immediately got dressed and walked out of that hospital not sure what had just happened.  They say miracle happen everyday...I'm sure one did on that day.  Divine intervention I would call it.


Anyway, I get my results back today from my bloodtest I had yesterday.  I will keep you posted as to what the results are. I have a STRONG feeling that our baby is okay.  The fact that my pants had a hard time buttoning today was a pretty good indicator that he's/she's growing!

[meko80]

I took a pregnancy test on august 12 that was postive, went into the doctor the next day. she did a vaginal ultrasdound and said she did not see a fetus and should have hcg levels tested the first day they were @144 to 215 to 270 to 357 which at that time I had already been to thee emergency room two times in pain and had went from spotting earlier in the month for a week to red very apparent blood showing. The doctor said that with last numbers showing up at 357 that had not doubled and a viarable pregnancy was not forseen. She said would check hcg levels again, on monday because that day was a friday. I had them taken again on monday and she called and said she was in a limbo with me. my levels had risen to 750  and waht she said did not look like a good pregnancy was looking alot better for me. now I have to have them taken again in two days and if they have risen even higher she wants to see me for my first prenatl appt on august 31st. which at that time the fetus that is not appearing on the ultrasound should be viewable by then because she thinks i'm too early for it too show. so I don't even know how far along i am to date. I also have a history of showing the hcg level very early on a pregnancy test before it is even able to seem detectable. I am just so confused, tired. burntout from going back and fouth and having my blood taken every other day. My doctor was comcerned that I may be having a etopic, or misscarriage because of the pain and blood I was having now she sounds a bit confused herself, being a doctor and all. She suggested that I get a D&c on friday but I did not want to, or the lapostrphy. I was too afraid, and if I would have been I wouldn't have known there were hope of my levels goin up. what my real concern is has anyone ever had bleeding for 19 days like this and pain that is travling fron one side of my stomach to the other, and still believed to be having a succesful pregnancy and the levels went up, then down, then back up again? please give me some advice

[mommyjac]

My situation is similar.I had a positive hpt on Aug 16, 07 things were fine and started bleeding on 23.Saw my Dr. went for hcg levels and internal she was concerned about a miscarriage or ectopic (??) my Hcg was 70 very very low.repeated labs on sun 8/26 slowly rised all bleeding and cramping had stopped as of 8/29.  We cont.to repeat labs still slowly rising as of yesterday(9/4/07) 305.and spotting had started again with very painful cramps.Dr is sure i will miscarry  .bleeding has stopped over night still pain on right side.I'm going to suggest tio her this morning to do an u/s I did have one a week ago (6 wks)and it showed absouletly nothing.But levels are still slowly creeping. I too have mixed emotions and sort of have my hopes up. every time I get my labs done I fell that one of these days they will take off like a Bat out of Hell. This bugger doesn't want to let go.
This is my second m/c in 2 yrs I have one daughter that is going to be 9 in Feb is is dying for a sibling.I wish I could give her  her wish.     Good luck and keep me posted

[mba111]

I began my first round of IUI with injectables in March with postive pregancy test in April.  The pregnancy turned out to be a blighted ovum. With that pregnancy my numbers were: 14 dpo Hcg 68, 21 dpo hcg 585, 28 dpo hcg 3000.  At 28 dpo small empty sack was found on ultrasound.  At 35 dpo, empty sac seen again.  Dr. performed D and E.  Had another postive pregnancy test on 09/03/07.  At 17 dpo, hcg 59 (even lower than last time).  20 dpo hcg 149 and 22 dpo hcg 278.  This is low but doubling every 2.2 days.  Dr. says probably another "bad pregnancy".  Has anyone seen numbers like this turn into a healthy pregnancy?

[duehring]

Yes, I have. My sister's started out low like that. They weren't doubling correctly either. She ended up having a perfectly healthy baby. They had told her to prepare to miscarry since her numbers were so low and not going up right. Her numbers were lower than yours.

[kscatt13]

why are all of these doctors telling us how likely a miscarriage is? Are your stories the norm or the exception? I have to say they are all inspiring.. I have been trying for over a year and finally we got a positive test.  Our numbers were low but rising and 10/31 they were 779 and then today (23 dpo) they are only 1077.  My doctor is concerned about ectopic pregnancies (that was what he mentioned) and wants me to come in for an ultrasound -but not until Tuesday... I have no idea how I am going to last - i am a nervous wreck.. all the stories are very helpful and any other hints/thouhts is very appreciated.
Thank you very much and good luck to everyone!

[alwayscurious15]

let god make the decision dont let a doctor think u should abort your baby your doctor should be embarressed now....pray seriously pray

[screweyjen]

I'm really glad I found this board.  I suspect I may have an ectopic pregnancy, but I don't know.  My beta levels were doubling initially, but then they slowed down.  I was giving myself progesterone in oil injections daily and the doctor told me to stop because she thought that was all that was keeping me from bleeding.  She said I would probably miscarry within the next two days after stopping.  So far, it's been four days and still counting.  No bleeding, no cramping, no nothing.  I still have pregnancy symptoms too (sore breasts, darkening areolas, tiredness, etc).  The doctor said that if I didn't miscarry by Friday (in four more days) then I should call into the office and she'd prescribe some medication to make my body expell the fetus.  I'm also supposed to take a beta test on Friday to make sure the levels are decreasing.  I think they're being a little hasty.  I do believe my levels are still rising, just slowly.  Either way, I am fully prepared for the possibility of losing this one.  This will be my third miscarriage.  I do have one healthy two-year old daughter, but I'm still devastated.  So, my question is this:  should I insist on an ultrasound before taking any of the medication?  Or, should I rely solely on the beta test that I'm supposed to take Friday?  All I can say is that your posts certainly give me pause and a little bit of precious hope in a situation that looks otherwise bleak.

[2wonderfulboys]

The same thing happened to me, my levels weren't going up like the "doc" thought they should so she told me to quit taking the progesterone because it was keeping me from miscarrying. I went back to the doc because I hadn't started bleeding yet, they took another blood test and my levels had jumped up to 1592. They didn't know what to say to me,the u/s showed a sac with a yoke and I have to go in tomorrow for another u/s, i will be 6w3days.. I am so scared , it has been such a roller coaster this past week and a half. It bothers me how some docs are just ready to give up because of what the text book says. It's good that some of us have the faith to get through this.. I wish you all that faith, give it to God, that's what I did, let him take over for you, and PRAY!

[AndiJ78]

I was on here when this post was initially made. Michelle (thunder) and I ended up miscarrying at the same time, both with blighted ovums. The good news is that despite our pregnancies ending after much stress and lots of ups and downs, she went on to deliver a healthy baby nearly a year after this post was made, just weeks after i delivered Tristan.

Docs aren't normally wrong on this, but occasionally they are. Listen to them but at the same time follow your instincts. Oftentimes as D&C is warranted if your body doesn't follow through on its own. In very short order you will find out via ultrasound if the pregnancy is viable. From there work with your doctor on the best course of action.

[screweyjen]

No, I agree that the docs aren't normally wrong.  The only problem I see is in the pressure that tends to be applied to women in this predicament.  I'm still waiting.  I went in for an ultrasound a few days ago and the doctor said it looked much better than she thought.  There was a perfectly round little sac in the fundus of the uterus, just where it should be.  It only measured 6 weeks, but she said that because my periods are always all over the place I may have ovulated later.  This would mean that the fetus is younger than I thought - which could be why there's only a sac to be seen.  Sooooo, I go back in another couple of weeks to see if there are any new developments.  My doctor is patient and she recommended I wait it out.  She said she didn't want to give me false hope, but there is a possiblity.  If she only had the beta numbers to go by, she would have told me the pregnancy was a no go.  But, after seeing the ultrasound, she says to wait.  I'm hoping that the next time I go in there's a fetal pole.....we'll see and I'll let you know.

[Brandy702]

i see there are a few other woman in similar circumstances as mine...
found out i was pregnant last saturday and by tuesday i started spotting, headed for the E.R. because i am RH negative to recieve my rhogam shot and they preached miscarriage the whole time...all i came there for was my shot -lol

Thursday i started having cramps and red blood instead of brown, friday morning i awoke from sleep with terrible cramps only to find i was bleeding heavily =( passed a few blood clots and was sure i miscarried..called my OB/GYN he had me see a high risk DR. within a few hours where he didn't perform an exam, but from the ultrasound he said he could not find a gestational sac nor embryo and nothing in my tubes that my uterus was filled with blood that he gave me a %5 chance of a viable pregnancy...and it didn't look good, he sent me for a HCG blood draw that very day i think i miscarried he said it wouldn't matter that my levels should dramatically drop...today i got my results which from Thursday was 407 and Friday went to 530......now they haven't doubled they went up, and i supposedly miscarried!?

i know it's a concern with the levels not doubling i do know that alot of woman go on to deliver healthy babies!

I am on an emotional roller coaster ride was wondering if anyone had a very simalar situation or know of someone who has....and what of their out come?

I am trying to stay hopeful and at the same time am trying to keep a guard up and really really except i had a miscarriage.

bu thtose darn HCG levels are driving me nuts!!!!!

ANYONE????????

[emeli]

My HCG levels are driving me crazy as well.  I had one m/c and now am pregnant again.  My HCG levels are CREEPING upwards-  not at all doubling.  My OB was SURE that I would be miscarrying and I went for a sonogram and there was a 6 week image with a very strong heart beat!!  My OB still thinks that it is a doomed pregnancy.  Does anyone know if very very slow rising HCG levels can still end up with positive results (a healthy baby?)

[kjbutcher]

I had slow rising HCG and have a perfectly normal, healthy, 3 month old baby boy.  If it is going up DO NOT GET A D&C!  There is a good chance everything will be fine.  My doc also prepared me for a m/c and was shocked when we saw a heartbeat.  It does happen! Good Luck!

[ntaylor]

Mine started high and good, but slowed down and weren't doubling even in 72 hours, yet I am still pregnant with twins none the less at 15 wks. I thought it was over, but it wasn't.

[catgirl77]

As of Monday Jan. 28, 2008 my levels were 252.  I've had some red bleeding that always tapers off after turning brown.  They checked my levels today Jan. 30th and I was at a 547.  I've had some more bleeding today so, I'll have to call the nurse when there offices open tomorrow.  I'm nervous about what this bleeding could lead to.  Hopefully, everything will be alright...

[CrochetMom]

I went through IVF and 11 past that process (2/16/08), the HCG was 20.  Each time, the progesterone has been high (I'm on progesterone in oil).  Here is what the HCG levels were on other days:
02/18/08 - 50
02/21/08 - 232
02/25/08 - 532

I'm scheduled to go for more bloodwork on 02/28/08.  They don't seem optimistic about the numbers but the fact that they are rising to me is very positive.  My husband tells me the doctors don't know everything and it's all about numbers to them.  We went through IVF with child #2 and one of the two 4 celled embryos was him.  At that time, I don't think they even thought I would get pregnant let alone go to full term.  Again, I'm hoping we beat the odds :-)

[charity30]

i just want to say thank you.  I know you are all going through a roller coaster of emotion but your stories are so uplifting. I have gone through IVF and am 7 weeks pregnant.  My number are not going up as well as the doctors say they are suppose to.  THey are doubling but only every 4 days.  i have pregnancy symptoms but i am on progesterone oil.  no cramping and no spotting for the last week.  I have an ultrasound next week which is taking forever.  But thank you - you all have given me alittle hope now that not all is lost.

[janene333]

How do we all remain sain during this.  I know what everyone is going through as I am going through my drama as well.  I think my LMP was 03/08/08 so when I didnt start on 03/30/08 like I was supposed to, I took a HPT and it was positive.  So on 04/02/08 I had a HCG done and the number was 16 (very low).  That night I began to bleed and did so for 4 days.  On 04/09/08 I had another blood test done and the number was 125.  So still rising but not like the Doc wants to see so I went in on Friday 04/11/08 for an TVU and nothing showed up.  They took another test and the numbers fell to 101.3.  Ofcourse, the doctor thinks I miscarried.  On 04/14/08 I went to the ER and my HCG is now 168 but still nothing on the US.  I'm stressed out.  I prayed and asked God to do what he does best because he is better than any doctor I know.  I guess what I want to know is if anyone has had their beta numbers go up and down and still go on to have a healthy baby as this is driving me absolutely nuts.

[jen0429]

I just found out that I was pregnant so I called the doctor and had my HCG levels drawn on the first day.  They were 975, two days later they went down to 775, I'm waiting to have them drawn tomorrow.  Is this a sign of a mc?  

[Hopeful2bpregos]

I am about 5 wks pregnant and on my first blood work my test came back positive with my hcg levels being 36 on 5/30/08.  Monday's tests resulted in them going up to 165, but Wednesday 6/4/08 i started to bleed brownish/red and very light, i have continued to spot.  i had another hcg done today 6/6/08 and my hcg level went up to 186.  The doctor doesn't think its going to be a good pregnancy and wants to see me on Tuesday, they think I will miscarry since my numbers are not doubling like they should.  Any advice?  Scared but hopeful

[Mozey]

I'm in the same boat.  I was told by doctors office that my Hcg levels are going up but not doubling, so I should expect to start bleeding and cramping soon because I'm most likely going to miscarry.  (Nice bedside manner)  That was 6 days ago and I haven't had any bleeding, cramping or any indication that things are wrong.  I know that the statistics say that 85% of women will have Hcg levels that double every 48-72 hours, but what about the other 15% of women who's levels go up, but don't double??  Isn't it possible that those of us on this message board could fall into that category?  I refuse to give up hope!   I have heard so many stories of women who bled fairly heavily, or had low Hcg levels and were told by their doctors that there was no hope, and then they ended up delivering healthy babies!!   We live in a day of modern medicine and while it's great to be able to have our levels monitored constantly by our doctors, it's also complete torture!!!!  What ever happened to the days when women just found out they were pregnant and went about their pregnancies blissfully unaware of any potential "danger" that awaited them or their babies?  Optimism works wonders girls!!!  Don't give up hope!  I know I won't :)  Baby dust to you all!!!!!!!

[lovebug33sc]

hi this is what going on with me. taking estradiol one aday then 5 days after ovulate start taking prometrium twice aday.my period was suppose to come 6/16 it didn't so i took a pregnant test on the 16,17,18,and the 19 and they all said not pregnant then on friday 20 i got up and took a test and it said pregnant then when i wiped there was a little blood i call my doc and went in to check my hcg levels it 19 doc said good im pregnant  come back monday and it was 42 doc said looking good come bACK in on wed that is today and he call me and said that my hcg levels only went up to 48 so told me to stop all meds and that i will have miscarriage then call him when i have my period again so we can start again. so can my hcg levels be low and still have a baby

[cat13025]

Hi
I had my beta on the 24h after IVF...the hcg level was 352 and 2 days later 503.  I go in Monday for another test.  The doctor noted that since my numbers were high initially to just keep moving forward as planned.  Doesn't sound good.

[mayBbaby]

You give me hope. I read your situation in an earlier blog, and it is very similar to mine.  Your positive attitude is a breath of fresh air.  My levels are low and rising slowly.  They are giving me a week, and then they'll check my levels again.  They told me that I will probably misscarry before then. Still no cramping or spotting yet.  I had a horrible ectopic pregnancy back in Jan.  It was the most physical and emotion pain I had ever gone through. To think that I may lose another one is so overwhelming.  I have a beautiful healthy 2 yr old son.  I just look at him and remind myself that i am BLESSED, even though I am going through a hard time. You have such a great out look.  Thank you for that!  How did your pregnancy ever turn out?

[trulyblessed1]

Help! I'm pretty sure my pregnancy is coming to a quick end but still holding on to a little thread of hope. My LMP was 7/8/08 howver I ovulate later than normal so we conceived 7/22 or 7/23. My first beta was 18.8 on 8/9/08 then up to 56 on 8/8/08. Waited the weekend then on 8/11/08 went up to 153.4. Slow but dr said too early to know anything for sure. Waited a week .. went to day and beta was 372. DR said not good .. probably chemical pregnancy. I'm on progesterone suppositories and it's up to me if I want to stop. Have to go back friday to confirm levels are going down. No signs of m/c other than back pain which I've had from day 1. Anybody have any advice/info??

[rellie8]

Hi!
This is my second pregnancy, the first one I miscarried and had a D&C.  
I am so scared about having another miscarriage.  I just had my HCG levels run and it turned out to be 35 on 9/23 and then 37 on 9/25.  Has anyone had this experience?  Do you think I still have a chance to have a healthy pregnancy?
The doc. said we will re-test in about a week but, if I start bleeding I must call the doc right away.
What do you all think?

[dee630]

Hi,

I did a positive test then 2 days later i started spotting for 5 days.
I went to the hospital and they checked my levels. first time 258 then 232 and today they have gone to 477. The hospital think i am having an eptopic pregnancy. is there any chance that they could be wrong.

Thanks

[Bigdaddysfries]

How do you know when to give up or let go? I went for my u/s and there was no heart tones. When I went back a week later there were. Now as of yesterday, another week later there are no tones and my levels are still rising but slowly. I go for another blood test tommorrow and u/s I am just not ready to give up eventhough the ER doctor was so matter of fact that I will miscarry. what I to do just sit and wait. I am so scared I did not go to work today.

[hopefulmom725]

my lmp was on dec 17th i took a hpt and came back positive i had very little spotting so i went to the er i was 4 weeks pregnant my hcg was a 26 which was very low but also had a pelvic ultrasound they seen a sac in my uterus which was in the right place, so they said i needed to get more blood drawn so they have something to make comparasions to. i went to give more blood on thursday and the hcg went up to 46 which is still low but rising which gave me hope and not to mention no bleeding no cramping nothing so i was like ok i can do this now i go back to the er on saturday and had to give more blood and my level went down to a 42 right away the ob doctor had everything negative to tell me no hope in her voice what so ever she was very convincing that this would be a definite miscarriage and preparing me for upcoming bleeding and cramping but in my heart i want to believe this is going to be a successful pregnancy they also tried to get me to ok a medication that would abort this pregnancy i was totally against this and refused and i asked for another pelvic ultrasound and they refused and said they wouldnt be able to see anything anyway so what i told them was if my body is rejecting this pregnancy than i will be patient enough until my level goes down to zero on its own i would not let them terminate this pregnancy without more blood work and more ultrasounds. so they said ok and they would keep testing me until that happens. so for anyone who had similiar experiences please let me know i am looking for as much hope for this to be successful, also for everyone in a situation like mine we have to keep in mind god is the decider and only he could make the decision whether or not these pregnancies will be successful these doctors are only human and have made mistakes in the past and all our bodys are different and we are not all going to follow the text book so let nature take its course atleast thats what i keep telling myself i will keep you posted on my situation after monday and i wish everyone luck and just keep praying

[sillygirl3]

I am about 5 weeks preg, about a week back i had little spotting (brownish) so my doct ordered a quantitative HCG, which came out to be 190 on monday and 281 on wednesday, which she said is not doubling however rising. I am really concerned, as i had a miscarriage in June ( 6 months back).. did anyone had a similar situation ? i have some pregnancy symptoms like nausea, tender breast but nothing much.. is this alarming? am i moving towards another miscarriage?

[Jamie1105]

This has to be the worst feeling. (The emotional rollercoaster) On 1/31/09 I went to the hospital for severe pain in my left side. I was on birthcontrol but hadn't got my period like I was suppose to. I didn't think that I was pregnant I thought it was a cyst on my ovary. It was a cyst on my ovary and I'm pregnant. It was estimated at the ER that it was a very early on pregnancy. My Hcg levels there were 176. On 2/4 I had my blood work done and they came back 240. I don't have any pain or spotting, but I'm worried. My doctor worries me b/c it didn't double. I went back to do more blood work this morning and will wait till monday for the results. This is my firt pregnancy and I have no idea what the norm is. I have read that a lot of women don't double but they increase. I've also read that some women's Hcg increase at different rates. If anyone has anything helpful I would love to hear it!

[lindsjean]

hi all, first of all this board is wonderful! everyone is very positive no matter their situation! i started crying when i read some of the stories. well my story is like most others on this board. i found out i am preg. on 2/25/09 with an hcg levels of 20. i had more blood work done on 3/3/09 my hcg was at 240...later that evening i went to the ER b/c i spotting and my hcg level went up tp 252. i just talked to my doc and my hcg on 3/5/09 was at 300. i have had 7 miscarriages including two ectopics...i only have my right fallopian tube so it scares me that i might be having another ectopic. to tell the truth i think i am going to miscarry b/c i have been spotting brown blood.

so what i did was i cried a bit and then put it in God's hands. He knows what is going to happen and He knows what is best. there is a possibility that things will be fine, but that had to be God's will, in my mind. anyways cheers to hcg levels always doubling! :)

[Nikoll1970]

I believe the first day of my LMP was 2/17/09.  I was feeling "different" and nauseaus for a few days so just for fun I took a hpt on 3/13/09 and it was positive. I took another one on 3/15/09 just to be sure, and it was positive.  Doc ordered an hcg quantative since I miscarried in May of 2008.  My blood draw was 3/17/09 and my level is at 305.  They want to see if that number doubles by Friday and do another draw.  I'm having all the symptoms of early pregnancy, nauseau throughout the day (worse in the morning), sore breasts and very tired.  Is my level normal for being 4 weeks and 1 day pregnant?

[lilmiss101]

I found out I was pregnant and I my doctor wanted my HCG levels tested right away. My first test came up at 185 and that was very low then 1 full week later I went for bloodork again and it was at 365. I do not have pregnancy symptoms anymore other then being really tired and not even wanting to get out of bed. My back is very sore. Today the heartburn adn nausea came back but i think that might be from my hcg level adjusting. I am worried that I might miscarry or have an ectopic pregnancy. My doctor doesnt want to do anymore tests for two weeks. It is so hard playing the waiting game and I wish my doctor understood that I want answers adn I want them now.

[Alisha09]

CAn low HCG levels turn into a Healthy Pregnanacy?
I had my 3rd IVF  2 embryos  transfered on 04/28 - Tested positve for preg on 05/11 with HCG 99 -again tested on 05/13 HCG -169 70% inc OK not normal tetsed again on 05/15 - 223 - Low as per nurse- Iam still positive have to go for another test on 05/19 hoping for best ..Pls let me know if anyone was in the same boat and delievered  a healthy baby..I have not exped cramping but but had little bleeeding with just 2-3 spots today.  Pls help!!

[Jen1228]

I just recently found out I was pregnant.  Big Surprise.  I called my doc on Monday because I was having some pain in my left side - thought it might of been a cyst.  They took blood and confirmed I was very early pregnant.  My hcg level was 51.  Took level again on Monday - 91 and then again on Friday 119.  THey are not doubling and the doc thinks it might be eptopic.  I am having some cramping, but no spotting or bleeding.  They are going to take more blood on Sunday.  Could this turn into a healthy pregnancy???  Or is it doomed because my levels are rising so slow???

[MandiJ]

I know a few doctors, and I'm telling you... DON'T fret SO much about HCG. Yes for most people doubling and whatnot is a good sign. But you have to remember, HCG is a HORMONE! Just like the hormones we get during our periods, it can go up and down and it can creep around and this and that. The HCG is a good indicator but it's not ALWAYS right. Go with your gut instinct, your intuition, and have hope for the best!!!

[lil_momma_doyle]

Hi everyone,
I've just found this and I'm so glad I did!
I found out I was pregnant on 07/04 and I went for bloodwork on 07/13. It was only 27, extremely low! Went again 1 week later and it was 180 so doc told me its going up at least 66% so dont worry. Bled on 07/26 very slightly so rang doc who brought me in for a scan on 07/27 and my hcg was obly 692. Not doubling in 2-3 days. So u/s showed a small sac and nothing else. Went back in 2 days later and hcg was 1031, still not doubling but going up slowly so they want to do another u/s on 08/03. Im really really worried this isnt going well but its looking possible now after reading these posts. Shoule I still have hope of a normal pregnancy?

[picturebug1972]

I had tubal reversal a year and a half ago. I had a mc 2 months ago after taking clomid for the past 8 months. On Sunday I took a hpt it was positive, then took two more to be sure. All +. Then went for blood test on Monday,It was also +. HCG levels were 729. Went back today and they are 752, which arent doubling. The nurse said doc said to redo the test friday and then be at the office at 10:30 to discuss terminating this pregnancy, Because it isn't considered"normal". I can't do that, please help.....

[ana83]

Firstly, good luck to everyone that is going through this hugely stressful ordeal. I'm glad to have come across this forum where we can all talk about it.

I found out I was 5/2 days pregnant on friday, on sunday I ended up in hospital with a small amount of spotting. The doctors did an ultrasound and found no hb or yolk but a healthy looking sac. My hcg levels were at 3000 and they suggested I redid the tests 48 hours later. On tuesday I went to my doctor and the sac still appeared healthy but still no sign of hb and my hcg levels only risen to 3200. The doctor told me to prepare for miscarriage and if I had not had one by friday this week then I was to have another blood test. So here I am sitting at home, worrying like crazy.
Is there anyone that has been in a similar situation that has a nice outcome? This is one of those situations that are unfortunately uncontrollable in life, but I'm hoping for a little miracle.

[len27]

i found out i was pregnant on the 9/10 on the 12/10 i started spotting, on the 13/10 i went to the er were they gave me a examination they said it was old blood and my cervix was shut which was a good thing. they told me to come back on the 14/10 for ba us they siad they couldnt see anything because i was to early so they took my hcg levels which were 521, went back on the 16/10 cause i lost a clot no pain or cramping, took my hcg again which was 526, they said they werent doubleing like they were supposed to took more blood for hcg and they came back 646 they have told me to go back on 21/10 for a us just so worried, already have to boys of 6 and 4 and never had any of this trouble b4 anyone eles have any similar problems and everything was ok? sarah xx

[BreezyMom]

I found out I was pregnant on Oct.5th. almost 5 weeks. On the 12th I started spotting some. Only for one day. I went in the the DR on the 13th to get my Rhogam shot because I am Rh neg. He decided to check my HCG levels. On the 13th my level was 7000 and on the 15th my levels were about 9800. He is concerned and decided to check my levels again. He said the levels from today should atleast be 18000. I will find out Wednesday.
Soo WOrried. Any advice?

[love44]

So glad I found this website. It sounds like many dr's tend to try to prepare us for the worst, also not very compassionately. My dr told me that "it would be very unlikely" that I would conceive at all even via ivf and that my husband had low sperm count so referred us to a fertility specialist. Then 3 days prior to our first fertility appt, found out I got pregnant spontaneously! When I called the dr's office to get blood work, then they tell me that my husband 2nd sperm analysis came back indicating his sperm was great (of cousre, I had to ask since my dr's office does not tell me anything proactively). Now, at about 3 wks dpo, because my hcg level is not rising normally, dr told the nurse to tell me over the phone to prepare for an etopic pregnancy. I am not having any cramps or bleeding. I've been confused and wondering if I can last until another hcg test scheduled on Monday. After reading all the posts, I feel so much more at ease. Still scared but at least hopeful and more convicted to leave everything in God's hands, not the dr's cold and negative words. Thank you everyone!!

[arita23]

hi i have done my first ivf  and afer two two weeks of embryo ransfer i have done the hcg level on 16/11.it shows 40 done secon on 19/11 and hcg 100 done third on 23/11 hcg is 345. my docor advice  me to do anoher test after one weekk. i am reallyd frustraed as my doc said me it is unlikely to have a normal pregnancy. there is a chance of ectopic or it is going to be a misscarriage.is there any one can show me a little hope that my hcg will increase ........