Re: Low HCG

Posted By hfhs.rn.bp on February 09, 1999 at 19:24:36:

In Reply to: Low HCG  posted by Allison on February 02, 1999 at 00:11:44:






According to conception date, I am(?) 4 weeks pregnant Dr. places me at 7 weeks using his method of calculation).  2 days after a blood serum confirmed that I was pregnant, I began to have light spotting (bright red).  I went to ER and my HCG level was tested and was 84.  I was told to go to bed until Dr.'s appt. 2 days following and did so.  While I stayed in bed, the spotting slowed and I had a few very mild cramps.(nothing compared to my normal periods.)  When I went to my Dr. this morning, he again tested my HCG level.   The results came back at 84 again.  The Dr. told me he believed I had miscarried and wanted to test again in 2 days time.  If I have already miscarried, why isn't there more blood, more pain, and the loss of the fetal material?




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Generally early in pregnancy the Bhcg doubles approximately every two days. A la ck of doubling plus cramping and some bleeding is suspicious for a miscarriage.  Repeating the HCG and possibly an ultrasound to check for retained tissue may be needed.

This information is provided for general medical educatioon purposes only.  Please consult your provider for specific information about your case.
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