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dropping and rising hcg levels
I hope someone can shed some light on my situation as I am going out of my mind with worry. I had 2 miscarriages in 2007. I found out I was pregnant on Feb 25th. On feb 27th my dr checked my hcg level and it was 17. On March 5th it was 450, March 10th it had dropped to 340 and today 13th March I was told it had risen to 390. I've been told that as I'm 5 or 6 weeks now and the HCG levels indicate that this cannot be a viable pregnancy. I have been bleeding,not heavily but constantly for the past week and they cannot see anything on ultrasoud,not even an eptopic pregnancy. Is there any hope at all that this could turn into a normal pregnancy. Has anyone ever experienced what I have and had a good outcome?
This discussion is related to Fluctuation HCG Levels - Ectopic or Vanishing Twin?.
This discussion is related to Fluctuation HCG Levels - Ectopic or Vanishing Twin?.
Im dealing with prenancy that is basically a miicle that is being takenaway, i believe! i have been in and out of my doctors office fo rthe hcg level test! they were low at first then went up and then i bled for a day and tey are now dropping slowly but still dropping! could this b a failed pregnancy or a vanishing twin? im worried and scared! kinda confused and i dont think i want to accept that i am having a mc! any advice?
Hi guys,
I am currently experiencing very frustrating, fluctuating hormone levels also.
Having had an ectopic 3 years ago, which resulted in the left tube being removed. I've been monitored closely to make sure if what is happening is ectopic - it is dealt with quickly before the tube ruptures and has to be removed.
I have been bleeding for an entire month, it isn't that heavy - mostly dark browny/red and thick, every so often it looks like fresh blood. I have had mild pain, mostly in my pelvis and back. (No pregnancy symptoms)
My hormone levels have been monitored for the last three weeks starting at 240, then going down to 92, then up to 249, then up to 450, then down to 249 again and yesterday 272.
The Drs at the hospital just don't know what is going on. I've had two internal scans both showing no pregnancy in the womb, or tube - but fluid in the pelvis which can be an indicator of an ectopic.
This morning I have to make the decision whether I want Methotraxate, Go to theatre, so the surgeons can see what's happening and possibly remove the tube, or leave it for a month and have repeat blood tests!
The Consultants personal recommendation is to leave it and check the hormone levels in a month. As I am not in severe pain and the levels are not rising (slowly) he is inclined to think that whatever is happening is resolving itself.
It is so frustrating. We are depserate to conceive and we both feel like this episode has dragged on for so long. Every so often i'll think "maybe i will have this baby, and my hormones are just weird" - then I have to have a reality check and accept that this could resolve itself by me losing my last tube and being infertile.
Can anyone offer their opinion of what I should do? Methotrexate, Theatre or leaving it??
Thanks everyone - good luck to you all.
Vici.
I am currently experiencing very frustrating, fluctuating hormone levels also.
Having had an ectopic 3 years ago, which resulted in the left tube being removed. I've been monitored closely to make sure if what is happening is ectopic - it is dealt with quickly before the tube ruptures and has to be removed.
I have been bleeding for an entire month, it isn't that heavy - mostly dark browny/red and thick, every so often it looks like fresh blood. I have had mild pain, mostly in my pelvis and back. (No pregnancy symptoms)
My hormone levels have been monitored for the last three weeks starting at 240, then going down to 92, then up to 249, then up to 450, then down to 249 again and yesterday 272.
The Drs at the hospital just don't know what is going on. I've had two internal scans both showing no pregnancy in the womb, or tube - but fluid in the pelvis which can be an indicator of an ectopic.
This morning I have to make the decision whether I want Methotraxate, Go to theatre, so the surgeons can see what's happening and possibly remove the tube, or leave it for a month and have repeat blood tests!
The Consultants personal recommendation is to leave it and check the hormone levels in a month. As I am not in severe pain and the levels are not rising (slowly) he is inclined to think that whatever is happening is resolving itself.
It is so frustrating. We are depserate to conceive and we both feel like this episode has dragged on for so long. Every so often i'll think "maybe i will have this baby, and my hormones are just weird" - then I have to have a reality check and accept that this could resolve itself by me losing my last tube and being infertile.
Can anyone offer their opinion of what I should do? Methotrexate, Theatre or leaving it??
Thanks everyone - good luck to you all.
Vici.
this happened to me in late march. my levels were very low and when they would rise they didnt go up much. Later turned out to be an ectopic preg.
but i had very strong syptoms of an ectopic. my bleeding wasnt very heavy at all, sometimes it would even go away from a few hours.i had horrible pains in my right side ( lower stomach) it almost felt like someone was stabbing me in my ovary. and my right shoulder would hurt really badly. Also, i had 4 sonograms and NONE of them detected my ectopic.
I was going to have a laparscopy(sp) done, but due to the bedside manners of my doc. i didnt go through with it. THANK GOD. Then i was going to have the shot called methotrexate(sp) to treat it, but my body took care of it itself. but you should def. have your doc. keep an eye on it. sometimes ectopic's can be life threatening. I hope that you get everything taken care of. I know how stressful and scary this situation is.
you should do some research on ectopic's. you will understand it all soo much better :) good luck with everything.
but i had very strong syptoms of an ectopic. my bleeding wasnt very heavy at all, sometimes it would even go away from a few hours.i had horrible pains in my right side ( lower stomach) it almost felt like someone was stabbing me in my ovary. and my right shoulder would hurt really badly. Also, i had 4 sonograms and NONE of them detected my ectopic.
I was going to have a laparscopy(sp) done, but due to the bedside manners of my doc. i didnt go through with it. THANK GOD. Then i was going to have the shot called methotrexate(sp) to treat it, but my body took care of it itself. but you should def. have your doc. keep an eye on it. sometimes ectopic's can be life threatening. I hope that you get everything taken care of. I know how stressful and scary this situation is.
you should do some research on ectopic's. you will understand it all soo much better :) good luck with everything.
I'm going through the same thing right now , I have an IUD in place and went in for disfuctional uterine bleeding and found out that I'm pregnant
first hcg 77, 2nd 131, 3rd 93!?! Nurse say not viable , sonographer says it will go up . My dr wont be back till monday 6/30, currently bleeding and very frustrated! What was your out come? I just would like an answer!
mel
first hcg 77, 2nd 131, 3rd 93!?! Nurse say not viable , sonographer says it will go up . My dr wont be back till monday 6/30, currently bleeding and very frustrated! What was your out come? I just would like an answer!
mel
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