Beta going up slowly, is it viable or not?

tiredeyes · 08-12-2008, 03:52 AM

Hi Ladies,

Wow, I'm confused!

In England they don't tend to do beta tests unless there is some reason for it - and since CD28 (the day I "officially" found out I was pregnant) I've been having a lot of pain (very sharp middle-of-uterus pain, which was explained as possibly a small uterus expanding and also pain on my left-hand-side) so they decided to do some betas.

My GP sent me to hospital to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which was now 2 weeks ago and they still can't rule it out. I've had 6 betas which go like this:

29/07: 383 (4w3d)
31/07: 462 (not a double, but this could be due to a lab mistake - not sure)
02/08: 899 (double if the 462 number is correct)
07/08: 3935 (5 days later, it is a double)
09/08: 5187 (not a double)
12/08: 7033 (3 days later, should've been 15,500)

The first doctor I spoke to about the non-doubling between the 3935 and the 5187 said she didn't think it was viable. I was prepared for that, but as they can't tell me whether I'm ectopic or not (an early scan at 5w4d wasn't clear as to where the sac was - either outside or inside the womb and was too early for any signs of viability), they are still monitoring me, because a slowly rising beta is still a sign of an ectopic.

When I got today's result I was absolutely amazed when a different doctor said that sometimes betas don't double, but which go up slowly can result in viable pregnancies.

Everything I've read shows that slowly rising betas, especially when they are *this* slow rising, aren't viable. But I don't want to rely on speculation alone, does anyone have any ideas?

I have a 2nd scan in 2 days time, when I'll be 6w5d, and apparently they should be able to see a heartbeat and something *in* the sac if there is anything in there.

It's been such a hassle getting to this point, and now I'm totally confused, and have been for the last 2 weeks. Any input would be greatfully received.

Thanks,
Tiredeyes

superanxious · 08-12-2008, 12:04 PM

Betas always slow down around this time. See the chart at the website below..
http://www.obfocus.com/questions/qanda7.htm

I wouldn't be giving up hope yet. I think that your numbers could definitely indicate a viable pregnancy. I am excited to hear what you see on your scan on Thursday. I think that you will see something good!

08-12-2008, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
tiredeyes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 1	Beta going up slowly, is it viable or not? Hi Ladies, Wow, I'm confused! In England they don't tend to do beta tests unless there is some reason for it - and since CD28 (the day I "officially" found out I was pregnant) I've been having a lot of pain (very sharp middle-of-uterus pain, which was explained as possibly a small uterus expanding and also pain on my left-hand-side) so they decided to do some betas. My GP sent me to hospital to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which was now 2 weeks ago and they still can't rule it out. I've had 6 betas which go like this: 29/07: 383 (4w3d) 31/07: 462 (not a double, but this could be due to a lab mistake - not sure) 02/08: 899 (double if the 462 number is correct) 07/08: 3935 (5 days later, it is a double) 09/08: 5187 (not a double) 12/08: 7033 (3 days later, should've been 15,500) The first doctor I spoke to about the non-doubling between the 3935 and the 5187 said she didn't think it was viable. I was prepared for that, but as they can't tell me whether I'm ectopic or not (an early scan at 5w4d wasn't clear as to where the sac was - either outside or inside the womb and was too early for any signs of viability), they are still monitoring me, because a slowly rising beta is still a sign of an ectopic. When I got today's result I was absolutely amazed when a different doctor said that sometimes betas don't double, but which go up slowly can result in viable pregnancies. Everything I've read shows that slowly rising betas, especially when they are this slow rising, aren't viable. But I don't want to rely on speculation alone, does anyone have any ideas? I have a 2nd scan in 2 days time, when I'll be 6w5d, and apparently they should be able to see a heartbeat and something in the sac if there is anything in there. It's been such a hassle getting to this point, and now I'm totally confused, and have been for the last 2 weeks. Any input would be greatfully received. Thanks, Tiredeyes

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08-12-2008, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
superanxious Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Betas always slow down around this time. See the chart at the website below.. http://www.obfocus.com/questions/qanda7.htm I wouldn't be giving up hope yet. I think that your numbers could definitely indicate a viable pregnancy. I am excited to hear what you see on your scan on Thursday. I think that you will see something good!