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very high hcg levels

I went to the doctor about three times in the past 2 weeks.  The Nurse Practioner was the one who began all the ultrasounds.  She would never tell me anything.  she would not let me know how far I am ; how the baby is growing; or if she saw a heartbeat (although i figured i am probably too early to find one).  She said I had to come back Thursday to see the actual doctor.  They have done 2 hcg hormone test on me.  When he came into my room he first introduced hisself and then told me my pregnancy is not viable.  and the went on to explain my baby does not have a heartbeat cause the nurse could not detect it on the monitor.  They never tried doppler, but again i feel i am too early. He said my hcg levels are very high and i am going to misscarry my baby so i need a D & C done immediately. I told him if i misscarry it will happen on its on.  He kept trying to force me to get one.  He never told me my hcg level numbers or anything.  What would anyone suggest?  I am going to the hospital today to find out more (a different one than i went to yesterday).  Is this usually normal for a doctor to react like this and should i truly be concerned?
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268356 tn?1236002604
Okay, usually the ultrasound techs are very personable unless there is something wrong. But you said that you only had one u/s. Usually they do at least two. How far along do you think you are? If they did 2 HCG tests then they should be able to tell if your numbers are doubling or not. I am with you on the second opinion make sure the new doc knows that you need to know these things.
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456039 tn?1302660148
I would have a little concern but the dr needs to explain to you why they think that the pregnancy is not viable, whether the levels aren't doubling or the baby is at a size/age where there should be a heartbeat and there isn't. I would definitely get more answers before agreeing to the D&C
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