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Non doubling HCG Levels
Hi,
I know I will have to wait and see what happens but I really just want someone to talk to today about my concerns. So here goes:
My embryo transfer was on 6/16 with 3 embryos transferred.
First blood test 7/2 count 280
Second HCG test 7/5 count 684
Third HCG test 7/9 count 1074
My doctor asked me to come in on 7/11 for ultrasound and blood work and stated that my counts were low but not to be alarmed. Also I noticed that my breasts are not as tender as they were before. However, I have no other symptoms of concern. Is there still a chance or should I prepare myself and my husband for the worst?
Oh by the way, I am 43 and we used my own eggs.
I know I will have to wait and see what happens but I really just want someone to talk to today about my concerns. So here goes:
My embryo transfer was on 6/16 with 3 embryos transferred.
First blood test 7/2 count 280
Second HCG test 7/5 count 684
Third HCG test 7/9 count 1074
My doctor asked me to come in on 7/11 for ultrasound and blood work and stated that my counts were low but not to be alarmed. Also I noticed that my breasts are not as tender as they were before. However, I have no other symptoms of concern. Is there still a chance or should I prepare myself and my husband for the worst?
Oh by the way, I am 43 and we used my own eggs.
A related discussion, slow.rising.hcg.levels was started.
i also have the same question mine aren't doubling as well
so if you find any inf please let me know thanks god bless
so if you find any inf please let me know thanks god bless
I was just wondering what happend today at your doctors appt. Did your levels continue to rise?? Good luck and please keep us posted!! : )
Your comments were very kind. Thank you!
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I searched the Internet for clues and support regarding my situation. Often I would find a similiar question but no follow-up to what actually happened to the individual. So for those of you who find yourselves in a similiar situation as mine, I'll post my progress. Hopefully, you'll find some value in knowing how things turned out.
7/11 HCG levels 1471 slow rise
u/s found gestational sac and yolk (pregnancy confirmed)
Scheduled for another u/s Tuesday next week which is 7/17.
My symptoms at 26 days after egg transfer:
Still lost pregnancy symptoms
Have minor cramping throughout the night
Some spotting but nothing significant.
Still hopeful.
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I searched the Internet for clues and support regarding my situation. Often I would find a similiar question but no follow-up to what actually happened to the individual. So for those of you who find yourselves in a similiar situation as mine, I'll post my progress. Hopefully, you'll find some value in knowing how things turned out.
7/11 HCG levels 1471 slow rise
u/s found gestational sac and yolk (pregnancy confirmed)
Scheduled for another u/s Tuesday next week which is 7/17.
My symptoms at 26 days after egg transfer:
Still lost pregnancy symptoms
Have minor cramping throughout the night
Some spotting but nothing significant.
Still hopeful.
Dear NervousNellie2 - I am sensitive to your concerns. I agree that it would have been better to have seen the beta levels rising more rapidly. There is definitely still a chance, but I too am concerned. There is nothing we can do at this time except follow the beta-HCG levels.
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