rookie question from a 'vet,' lol!

Shanson619 · 08-12-2007, 07:29 PM

What exactly is a BETA? I obviously know it is some hormone level and it need to steadily increase at a doubling rate, which shows preganancy. But what IS it exactly? I have avoided looking into this b/c I tend to go into hyper-protective mode once a 2ww starts, lol. I guess since I go in tomorrow for another beta test, I ought to toughen up and actually look at it squarely.....

Maribelle · 08-12-2007, 09:11 PM

A beta test measures the level of HCG in your blood. HCG is produced by an embryo after implantation. It is the first real indicator of a pregnancy, and that is why HPTs and beta tests use it to detect early pregnancy. HCG levels increse fairly consistently during the first several weeks of pregnancy, although there can be a prettu big range of "normal" depending on a lot of factors.

To learn more about normal beta numbers, ranges for singles and multiples, and the doubling time calculator, check out this website:http://www.betabase.info/. Good luck during your 2WW and I hope your betas give you great news!

Shanson619 · 08-13-2007, 09:45 AM

Thanks :-)

I knew it was a hormone test but wasn't sure what numbers were "good"...I'm waiting for my results today - YIKES!!! I wish they'd call already!

DianaNJ · 08-13-2007, 10:13 AM

Good luck!!

Maribelle · 08-13-2007, 12:15 PM

I hope they are good numbers, too!

Shanson619 · 08-13-2007, 01:30 PM

negative....got the call around 4 today.....only a 3, so stopping all meds and trying to figure out if i can even take trying again...

Maribelle · 08-13-2007, 11:00 PM

I'm mad and sad for you that it didn't work.

08-12-2007, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shanson619 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 436	rookie question from a 'vet,' lol! What exactly is a BETA? I obviously know it is some hormone level and it need to steadily increase at a doubling rate, which shows preganancy. But what IS it exactly? I have avoided looking into this b/c I tend to go into hyper-protective mode once a 2ww starts, lol. I guess since I go in tomorrow for another beta test, I ought to toughen up and actually look at it squarely..... __________________ Me 30; DH 34 ttc - since 2004 3 IUIs - BFN 3 IVFs - BFN IVF #4 - beta 1 bfp, beta 2 bfn; an early IVF #5 - ED IVF - BFN

08-13-2007, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shanson619 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 436	Thanks :-) I knew it was a hormone test but wasn't sure what numbers were "good"...I'm waiting for my results today - YIKES!!! I wish they'd call already! __________________ Me 30; DH 34 ttc - since 2004 3 IUIs - BFN 3 IVFs - BFN IVF #4 - beta 1 bfp, beta 2 bfn; an early IVF #5 - ED IVF - BFN

08-13-2007, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shanson619 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 436	negative....got the call around 4 today.....only a 3, so stopping all meds and trying to figure out if i can even take trying again... __________________ Me 30; DH 34 ttc - since 2004 3 IUIs - BFN 3 IVFs - BFN IVF #4 - beta 1 bfp, beta 2 bfn; an early IVF #5 - ED IVF - BFN

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08-12-2007, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Maribelle 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 193	A beta test measures the level of HCG in your blood. HCG is produced by an embryo after implantation. It is the first real indicator of a pregnancy, and that is why HPTs and beta tests use it to detect early pregnancy. HCG levels increse fairly consistently during the first several weeks of pregnancy, although there can be a prettu big range of "normal" depending on a lot of factors. To learn more about normal beta numbers, ranges for singles and multiples, and the doubling time calculator, check out this website:http://www.betabase.info/. Good luck during your 2WW and I hope your betas give you great news!

08-13-2007, 10:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
DianaNJ 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,490	Good luck!!

08-13-2007, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maribelle 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 193	I hope they are good numbers, too!

08-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maribelle 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 193	I'm mad and sad for you that it didn't work.