Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan
Diabetology
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Hi doctor,
I am five weeks and one day pregnant (not confirmed yet with ultrasound). My hCG levels have gone from 34 on last month twenty-first to 227 on last month twenty-sixth, then 514 on last month twenty-eighth. My GP is worried that this is not a normal progression. And my levels with my daughter were over 1000 by this time gestational age. I am wondering if I have to worry? I know hCG levels vary greatly between women. I have another lab appoinment after three days to draw another hCG level. Please guide me.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
As you have said, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels vary from woman to woman. If you usually have mild irregular periods, then hCG levels may not correspond to the level of what we expect. Your levels are a bit less, but certain pregnancies have lower levels, but that does not mean that your pregnancy will not proceed normally. So do not worry but watch for any of the following symptoms:
1) Lower abdominal pain.
2) Discharge or vaginal bleeding.
3) Sudden tiredness or fainting.
4) Loose motions.
If you have any of these, please contact your doctor immediately. You can repeat hCG as planned earlier and do an ultrasonogram in the coming week to ensure your intrauterine pregnancy. I hope this was helpful.
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