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My sister's beta hCG is 246. Does it confirm pregnancy?

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Hello doctor,

I have a question related to my sister. She has missed her period, and when we consulted her doctor, he suggested BHCG level. Initially, it was 226 and on repeating it was 246. She is feeling weak and suffering from some bleeding. She had her last period before two months.

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It is a positive test for pregnancy. But, beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level doubles every 48 hours if everything is fine. In this case, hCG levels have increased, but not got doubled. Please repeat her beta-hCG and let me know the report. It could be either ectopic pregnancy or a failing pregnancy. Also, do USG pelvis (ultrasonography) to rule out ectopic pregnancy.

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At March 6, 2017
Reviewed AtFebruary 15, 2024

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