QuestionPrevious question below. Dr was concerned about possible ectopic with low rising HCG had another one 48h later and it was 1980, so ordered an US. By transvaginal US, IUP noted, size measured at 6w1d (lmp 9/2) and although we were told not to expect a heartbeat, it was there at 103bpm. I know that >100 is better. But happy to have seen one! Is this a good prognostic sign? (I understand that no one can predict, just looking for an opinion.)
Thanks so much for your time in answering questions!
donna
I am 44 y/o (went through 2 failed ivf, ended up pregnant on my own) with a beautiful,healthy miracle 2 1/2 year old daughter. Surprise when my lmp was around 9/2/05, had beta done 10/3 was 1208, next one 10/05 was 1440, and 10/7 was 1880? Now i know that no one can predict what the outcome will be, but while i thought my starting beta was a good number, i'm really concerned they aren't doubling. (not bleeding, no cramps). There such a wide range of betas published i just don't understand how to look at these numbers?
thanks so much for your time.
Answer
If your last period started on September 2, the best time to take a pregnancy test is seven days after missing your next period. The best time to take a pegnancy test would be on October 6. Although a Beta HCG usually doubles every 48 hours, it is not written in stone. As long as the HCG is rising, it is still a good sign. I would wait a week and repeat the HCG test and see what shows up. A sonogram at 6 weeks from your last period should show a fetus and a fetal heartbeat if the pregnancy is viable. You will be six weeks around October 15. Take a sonogram then and you will know for sure.
AnswerIf the sonogram showed a fetus and a fetal heartbeat, and the HCG value did, indeed, rise (although not double), it is a good sign. I would repeat the HCG twice in one week from now and see if it starts to double. (HCG does not always double immediately). Although the heartbeat would be better if it were over 120, you still have hopes for a viable pregnancy.
