HCG and Progesterone Levels

[MaryAK]

I am almost 7 weeks pregnant and this is my 3rd pregnancy.   I've had 2 miscarriages.  Because of that, my doctor has been monitoring my hormone levels twice a week to watch the HCG and progesterone.  I had my blood drawn again today and this time, my HCG didn't double.  Last week, it was 40283 and today it is 62200.  My progesterone went from 29.3 last week to 24.7 this week.  I'm nervous b/c of what has happened in the past.  I am having an ultrasound on Thursday (i'll be 7 weeks and 1 day) to see a heartbeat.  Anyone else out there going through the same thing?  Any advise?

[MaryAK]

Trying to relax is very difficult when you have issues.  But, one thing that was comforting to hear from my doc was everytime you have your labs drawn, it might not be the result you would get it you drew the labs 20 minutes later or even a day later.  progesterone fluctuates daily and plays roller coaster games on your emotions.  Try to stay positive and keep your head up.  I know that is so much easier said than done.  I've been there.  It's hard but you'll get through this.  in 2 weeks, the placenta will take over and you'll be smooth sailing.

[krism79]

Thank you so much!  It is just so nerve wracking.  I never even had blood drawn with my daughter until I was 8 weeks along.......now I see how much of a blessing that was!  My son is almost 7 and I had all kinds of problems with placenta previa and spotting.....but never anything like this.  Your progest looks so much like mine does!  That is a bit comforting.....after she called yesterday, I just knew that I was about to miscarry.......and am still not completely sure.......but it is good to hear your story and know that there was a happy ending!  I will let you know how tomorrows blood work looks!  Good luck on the sonogram!  I wish that they would go ahead and do mine:).  

[MaryAK]

Yah, I was put on the progesterone right away b/c of two m/c's I've had.  My progesterone went crazy and made me scared the whole first 5 weeks.  Here's what my prog numbers were: 17, 20, 16, 29, 24, 30, 30, 25, 27, 28.  When my doc would call with the results I would cry on the phone to her b/c i was so scared.  But, she kept telling me as long as it's 18 or above, she's not concerned.  And, sometimes, my hcg wouldn't double and then, the next week it would have sky rocketed.  I guess all the worrying is part of being a mother.  So, you get your blood drawn again tomorrow?  Let me know how it goes.  I have another ultrasound on june 4th.  I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  I understand what you are going through and it's not fun.  It's very scary.

[krism79]

Thanks for your response MaryAK.  Well, I miscarried in Feb and my progesterone was only 0.76....so they were worried that I have developed a deficiency.  I have two other children and have never had this problem before.  I am 7 weeks today.....Last week (mon) my HCG was 26488 and Progest was 33.56.  Yesterday, my HCG was 58000 and Progest was 24.  I am on Progesterone supplements 200 mg once a day.  I was more nervous that my numbers didn't go up more than they did.  The nurse seemed more concerned about the Progest....she said that she wanted me back in on Wed to make sure that it hasn't dropped more, but she would also check my hcg b/c she knew that I was nervous about it.  My Progest started out so good....but they have fluctuated a lot.....37, 23, 35.85, 33.56, and now 24.  HcG has at least doubled if not more up until this point........I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well!  I go for my sonogram on June 1st!!  

[MaryAK]

Hi, Kristi.  I'm almost 12 weeks now and everything is okay so far.  Basically, my doctor said she likes to see that the progesterone is at least 18 and that the HCG goes up, even if it doesn't double.  My HCG and progesterone played games on me but my doctor said that it could change everyday by fluctuating up and down.  The last time they checked it, I was 9 weeks and my progesterone was 28.4 and HCG was 100,004.  They stop checking them around that time b/c the HCG starts to drop and will slightly drop fro the remainder of the pregnancy.  Plus, watching it like a hawk twice a week was making me nuts.  The best way to determine the viability of a pregnancy is through ultrasound around that time.  If you see the baby and a heart beat, then your m/c rate drops to 10%.  Then, after 12 weeks, it drops again.  So, keep your head up and keep the faith!  What are your hcg and prog. levels right now?  What type of monitoring is your doctor doing for you?

[krism79]

I just read your post and am going through the exact same thing here.  Just wanted to see how you are doing and if everything was going okay.  Best of luck

Kristi

[rubyolivia]

I just posted this elsewhere, but my hCG didn't double like it should have with my son. It went from 18000 to 27000 to 50000. It always fell short........and he's here, healthy and quite ornery! :)

This pregnancy, my levels started low. At 11. Then rose to 37. A week and a half later they were at 9806. Two days after that...only 14450. I have yet to see the heartbeat in an u/s, but have a feeling that this time is going to go exactly like last time. The little booger scares mommy and then turns out just fine! lol

Good luck!! :)

[MaryAK]

Thanks!  That makes me feel better.  I have a lot of confidence in my doctor but I still get nervous.  The last two pregnancies I've had I had started spotting at this point.  I haven't had that at all yet (fingers crossed/knock on wood) so I feel better with that in mind.  I hope I see a teeny weeny heart beat on Thursday!  I'm excited and nervous at the same time.  All of my hormone levels have already surpassed the previous pregnancy(s) so that makes me feel better too.  I just got all freaked out when i saw my progesterone had dropped slightly and my hcg didn't double.  Thanks a million.  That really helped.

[mikaleen]

Hey,
I also had 2 m/c, and my Dr. only did 2 HCG checks before deciding I could wait for my u/s.  I know that once HCG levels reach around 6000 they don't double anymore, and when i had my progesterone checks 9 days apart, it was the same at 25.  The Dr. told me that over 12 is good for the first trimester and progesterone levels can change hourly throughout the day, so she wasn't worried about that.  I hope when you go for your u/s you see a nice fluttery heartbeat, and know you have a healthy baby growing.  I have to wait until 5/1 for my U/S and it's driving me crazy not knowing what my levels are doing.