HCG levels not doubling

[WineSpider]

If anyone can share experiences, positive or otherwise, i would be grateful.

Tested early after ovulating on day 9 and i have short cycles anyway. No symptoms but had a feeling. First test negative then 2 positives with first response. Brown and pink spotting with twinges which has gone now.

Had blood done at 3 weeks 4 days (crazy early i know ) - reading was 135, then 48 hours later only 217. So definitely not doubled and only just 60% increase.

Have to go back tomorrow for another test.

Feeling anxious and out of control of things. Is it game over? I wish i knew either way so could get on with trying again if it's bad news.

Thank you for reading.

[Teach3]

Hi Winespider,
My local early pregnancy unit said that a rise of 66% is ok for 48hrs as some people take a little longer to double. You aren't far of that so try not to give up hope yet. The not knowing is frustrating, I hope all goes well for youxx

[WineSpider]

The next reading 48 hours later was 322 do going up but not enough. I have to wait a whole week then go back again. This is so hard.

[Reekypear]

Scan for possible ectopic.

[Teach3]

Sorry to hear that Winespider. This has happened to me twice and both times it has ended with mc (but this is not always the case). Do go to a&e if you get one sided pain as there is a risk of ectopic. They probably will not want to scan you until your levels reach 1000. Wishing you luck for next week x

[WineSpider]

Thank you for replying. For anyone reading this i had another blood test today that was 571 so up 77% in 48 hours and progesterone levels were good apparently. They've booked me for a scan next week so we'll see.

[WineSpider]

For anyone who is reading this (i am always grateful for threads with a conclusion) - i have now had 3 scans. The first was at 5.3 weeks and a gestational sac and yolk sac was found. Then at 7.3 a heartbeat but it was only measuring 6 weeks. I've had another scan today after bleeding and sadly there is no heartbeat and it measures the same as last time, 6 weeks. I should be 9.2 weeks. Back to the EPU in the morning to see what happens next. Feeling gutted. Thank you for reading.

[Twinwife]

Sorry to hear that winespider

[Teach3]

Sorry to hear your news x