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Does beta hCG of 2 indicate pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had my beta hCG done yesterday. It came as 2.00. I had sex recently. Eight months ago, when I had done the same test, my beta hCG was less than 0.1. Why this increase from 0.1 to 2? Is it because I can be pregnant and the hCG is increasing gradually? Or there are other reasons as well which increases it? I wanted to ask this because I am also experiencing early pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, vomiting, a bit of back pain as well. My appetite is down.
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A beta hCG level which is increased indicates a possibility of pregnancy. You need to do a USG scan to look for evidence of fetus in the uterus. Also, you need to repeat a beta hCG level after a week from the date of first test increasing levels definitely are significant.

Meet a gynecologist at the earliest. Do not use any home remedies or emergency contraception pills as they can cause serious side effects.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

So, this increased beta hCG indicates that this is the start of pregnancy? No other reason is possible for this increase?

Answered by Dr. Nidhin Mohan

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MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nidhin Mohan is an Internal Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and manage complex, multisystem medical conditions. He can treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. He can provide preventive health care, routine screenings, and immunizations. He helps in the interpretation of laboratory tests and imaging studies. He can manage infections, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. He can coordinate with specialists and hospital teams. He can provide geriatric care and management of age-related health issues.

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Yes, but please also do a repeat hCG level from the same laboratory and an ultrasound to confirm.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 6, 2018
Reviewed At November 21, 2022

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MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nidhin Mohan is an Internal Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and manage complex, multisystem medical conditions. He can treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. He can provide preventive health care, routine screenings, and immunizations. He helps in the interpretation of laboratory tests and imaging studies. He can manage infections, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. He can coordinate with specialists and hospital teams. He can provide geriatric care and management of age-related health issues.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nidhin Mohan is an Internal Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and manage complex, multisystem medical conditions. He can treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. He can provide preventive health care, routine screenings, and immunizations. He helps in the interpretation of laboratory tests and imaging studies. He can manage infections, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. He can coordinate with specialists and hospital teams. He can provide geriatric care and management of age-related health issues.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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