beta and p4 numbers - help please

jroc · 09-12-2006, 05:24 AM

I've tried to read as much as I can about the betas and I want your honest opinion.

1st beta : 301
2nd beta: 602

These were taking exactly 3 days apart and they doubled (so 72 hour doubling time). I know the range is always 48-72 hours. Do you think being at the very end of the range is anything to be concerned about?

Also, what should p4 be? I am seeing people with high nubers like 88. Mine was only 21. What does that mean?

Thanks!

**BC-blu_sky** · 09-12-2006, 05:27 AM

When was your beta taken? How many days into your cycle. As long as you double withing 72 hours you are fine. Are you taking a progesterone supplement?

jroc · 09-12-2006, 05:41 AM

Hi! Thanks for the help! The beta was taken 10pt5dt....I hope I wrote that right. 10 days past a 5 day transfer. Then the next beta at 13dp5dt. And yes, I am taking suppliments for p4. Should the p4 be higher? What does a real high p4 indicate, as I've seen some others post higher than that?

**BC-blu_sky** · 09-12-2006, 05:45 AM

Everyone is different, your doctor would up your supplement if he was concerned. I think they like it to be 20 or over. Your betas seem fine. Try not to fixate and compare your numbers. Your best bet now is to wait for your u/s.

Good Luck and Congrats!

katiecaskey · 09-12-2006, 07:37 AM

Hi. Congrats on your pregnancy!!! My first 3 betas did not even double in the 72 hour range..it was more like 82 hours i think and you see my signature. I had my first and second beta 3 days apart and they did not double. Each person is different and your numbers are just fine. The true test is that u/s!

09-12-2006, 05:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
jroc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 107	beta and p4 numbers - help please I've tried to read as much as I can about the betas and I want your honest opinion. 1st beta : 301 2nd beta: 602 These were taking exactly 3 days apart and they doubled (so 72 hour doubling time). I know the range is always 48-72 hours. Do you think being at the very end of the range is anything to be concerned about? Also, what should p4 be? I am seeing people with high nubers like 88. Mine was only 21. What does that mean? Thanks!

09-12-2006, 05:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
BC-blu_sky General Parenting Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 15,467 Blog Entries: 582	When was your beta taken? How many days into your cycle. As long as you double withing 72 hours you are fine. Are you taking a progesterone supplement? __________________ Liz (33) DH (34) 3.5 years ttc, 2 surgeries & 9 medicated cycles, end result priceless! Sofia and Alexander 11/14/06 @ 34w2d We are 3 today! Proud member of the 777 club!

09-12-2006, 05:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
BC-blu_sky General Parenting Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 15,467 Blog Entries: 582	Everyone is different, your doctor would up your supplement if he was concerned. I think they like it to be 20 or over. Your betas seem fine. Try not to fixate and compare your numbers. Your best bet now is to wait for your u/s. Good Luck and Congrats! __________________ Liz (33) DH (34) 3.5 years ttc, 2 surgeries & 9 medicated cycles, end result priceless! Sofia and Alexander 11/14/06 @ 34w2d We are 3 today! Proud member of the 777 club!

09-12-2006, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
katiecaskey 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,771	Hi. Congrats on your pregnancy!!! My first 3 betas did not even double in the 72 hour range..it was more like 82 hours i think and you see my signature. I had my first and second beta 3 days apart and they did not double. Each person is different and your numbers are just fine. The true test is that u/s! __________________ Katie (27) Tyler (29) married 4.5 ys IVF#1 BFP May 2006 1st time mommy to- Carson born January 10, 2007 FIGHT LEUKEMIA IVF#2 TWIN BOYS!! due in March

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09-12-2006, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
jroc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 107	Hi! Thanks for the help! The beta was taken 10pt5dt....I hope I wrote that right. 10 days past a 5 day transfer. Then the next beta at 13dp5dt. And yes, I am taking suppliments for p4. Should the p4 be higher? What does a real high p4 indicate, as I've seen some others post higher than that?