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Beta HCG levels not rising

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ParisinNovember · 09/12/2021 20:54

Please can I ask for any advice on this.

My clinic only does one HCG level, mine was 150 9dp5dt. Today, 10 days later it was 927. I don’t know if it went up and down again or just rose slowly. I had it tested for peace of mind because I was showing 2-3 weeks despite being 3+ on Clearblue. Now I feel like it’s absolutely over. Does anyone have an experience of such a low HCG number at 24DPO please?

Both positive and negative experiences.
If it’s a miscarriage or ectopic I want it over before Xmas

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tiggerwhocamefortea · 09/12/2021 21:12

Unfortunately hcg not doubling as it should and not progressing on clearblue digitals was an indicator for all 5 of my miscarriages and 2 ectopics I'm sorry. You had such a good number at 9dp5dt is it possible todays level could just be a lab error?

ParisinNovember · 09/12/2021 21:30

Thanks @tiggerwhocamefortea, I’ve spoken to my clinic now and they are referring me to my nearest EPU, they said I will probably have a scan and be tested again in 48hrs. I’m not holding out much hope for a lab error as much as I would love that, I think the Clearblue not progressing was the sign things weren’t working.

Can I ask please I have had cramps across my lower pelvis for days now. A dull ache. What were your symptoms please with the ectopic pregnancies?

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Shazzz1xx · 10/12/2021 19:47

I think that’s a brilliant number mine was only 205 at something like 13dp3dt
Good luck x

ParisinNovember · 10/12/2021 20:27

Did you have a successful outcome @Shazzz1xx
My doubling time is every 4 days, I’m really worried.

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Shazzz1xx · 10/12/2021 20:51

Yes she is 2.5 years old now x

Sleephappy · 10/12/2021 21:00

Not doubling was also my signs for mmc I’m sorry to say op. I’ve had three. Some of them lasted another 2 weeks after doubling stopped. I would prepare yourself for this op, think it’s better to be prepared Flowers

Sleephappy · 10/12/2021 21:01

@Shazzz1xx it’s not about the dpo Hcg number unfortunately, it’s about the doubling . Even a low dpo can be successful pregnancy if it doubles properly

ParisinNovember · 10/12/2021 21:06

Thank you @Sleephappy I’m trying to prepare for miscarriage, I am looking at the options. I’ve never had a miscarriage before. I want it over with, I was thinking to do medical management. Does anyone have an experience of this please?
I’ve spent all day crying in EPU and I’m now ready to deal with this

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ParisinNovember · 10/12/2021 21:08

Today has been a nightmare, I can’t believe after three years of infertility, a positive test through IVF, we don’t just get a break and now have to deal with miscarriage. At the scan today they could see what could possibly be a gestational sac but is only 2mm so they can’t rule out ectopic yet either

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Sleephappy · 11/12/2021 07:36

I’m so sorry, it’s so cruel. I had three mmc in a row and two rounds of ivf. It’s so so brutal.
I had d&cs because I just wanted it over with quickly. However, I was nearly 9 weeks. At earlier stages perhaps medical management might be okay. I’ve never had it but sure you can find advice on here.
If it’s ectopic I think earlier stages they can give you medication but I’ve not experienced this.
Massive hugs op , keep talking on here if it helps

ParisinNovember · 11/12/2021 14:08

Thank you @Sleephappy I’m very grateful for your understanding and kind words. Big hugs back and I hope you finally got your little miracle x x x

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Sleephappy · 11/12/2021 15:24

I hope so, I’m due next week, still terrified after all the losses. I really hope that you get your rainbow. I went to a dark place with the struggles but kept going. Hope is a hard thing to abandon and I’m glad I didn’t give up. It’s so hard though and feels so unfair being hit with challenge and loss.
It’s encouraging you fell pregnant but I know it won’t make you feel any better right now. Feel free to chat on pm any time
Xxx

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