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Can a pregnancy be viable with slow rising hCG?

There were 22 pregnancies with slow rising beta-hCG levels (13.9\%) and 16 (72.7\%) of them showed viability at 8 weeks but not after the first trimester. A sac-crown rump length discrepancy with the sac smaller than normal was found in 11 of 16 (68.7\%) women.

What happens if hCG levels rise slowly?

Levels that are slow to rise can also indicate a non-uterine pregnancy, which happens when the fertilized egg implants somewhere outside the uterus (usually the fallopian tubes). Because an ectopic pregnancy can be a medical emergency, it’s important a doctor identify this as quickly as possible.

How far along are you if your hCG is 1500?

The goal of early ultrasound is not always to determine viability and fetal age, though will be determined if intrauterine pregnancy is detected. When correlated with hCG levels, a gestational sac should be seen on ultrasound at about 5 weeks when the hCG level has reached about 1500 to 2000.

Do hCG levels rise slowly with ectopic pregnancy?

The hCG levels in an ectopic pregnancy often rise slower than usual, meaning they will not double every two to three days in early pregnancy. Slowly rising hCG levels may be the first clue that leads a doctor to investigate the possibility of tubal pregnancy.

When do hCG levels slow down?

A Rise in HCG Levels During Early Pregnancy After your hCG level passes 6,000 mIU/ml, it may take more than 4 days to double. You can usually expect your hCG level to stop rising between week eight and week 11 of pregnancy.

What was your hCG when you saw heartbeat?

When the HCG level reached 7200 mIU/ml, a yolk sac was seen in every patient. Ten of 22 patients with HCG between 1000 and 7200 mIU/ml had a visible yolk sac. Every patient with an HCG level greater than 10,800 mIU/ml had a visible embryo with a heartbeat.

Why are my HCG levels dropping so slowly?

A slow rate of rise or a drop in HCG levels during the first 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy represents death of trophoblastic tissue and can indicate ectopic or nonviable intrauterine pregnancy. Serial quantitative HCG values are, therefore, helpful in management of threatened early pregnancies.

What is a low HCG level in early pregnancy?

An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy. An hCG level between 6 and 24 mIU/mL is considered a grey area, and you’ll likely need to be retested to see if your levels rise to confirm a pregnancy.

What does it mean when your hCG levels rise slowly?

Slow rising hCG levels could be associated with: 1 A normal pregnancy. 2 A miscarriage. 3 An ectopic pregnancy.

Is it normal for hCG levels to be low in early pregnancy?

Low or slow rising hCG levels can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy but your doctor will order more than hCG tests alone for this type of diagnosis. It’s important to remember that low or slow rising hCG isn’t in and of itself an indication of pregnancy problems.

How long does it take for hCG levels to drop after miscarriage?

If your hCG level was in the thousands or tens of thousands when you miscarried, it may take several weeks for your levels to return to zero, according to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. When you do get to zero, you’ll usually start having your period and ovulating again.

What if my hCG is 53\% at 4 weeks pregnant?

So it would be wrong to always assume the presence of a nonviable pregnancy even if there is an hCG rise below 53\% over 48 hours during the first 4 weeks of the pregnancy. There is usually a range of hCG levels in normal pregnancy which you can check with our hCG calculator.