HCG doubling time increased. Should we worry?

drool6 · 05-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if an increase in HCG doubling time is an indication of any problems. Our first HCG blood test at 17dpo was 349. At 24dpo, it was 5510 and we had an ultrasound that showed a gest. sac. Now at 31dpo, the HCG level is at 31000. Doctor saw yolk sac and a heartbeat through vag. ultrasound. My worry is that from 17dpo to 24dpo, the HCG doubling time was every 42.2 hours. Now, from 24dpo to 31dpo, the HCG doubling time increased to 67.41 hours. Should we be worried, or do HCG doubling times slow down after a certain level?

Thank you for your time!

aswanson · 05-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Read the very last line of this article....

http://miscarriage.about.com/od/chec...cgdoubling.htm

Slowing at your stage is very normal. Congratulations!

drool6 · 05-03-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aswanson

Read the very last line of this article....

http://miscarriage.about.com/od/chec...cgdoubling.htm

Slowing at your stage is very normal. Congratulations!

Thank you for the reassurance! Congrats to you as well!

hkbuck · 05-04-2009, 02:04 PM

It's totally normal for the doubling time to slow down as the HCG level gets up that high. Your #'s look great!! Congrats on seeing a HB!!!!!

drool6 · 05-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkbuck

It's totally normal for the doubling time to slow down as the HCG level gets up that high. Your #'s look great!! Congrats on seeing a HB!!!!!

Thank you heather! Congrats on your upcoming big day!

05-01-2009, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
drool6 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	HCG doubling time increased. Should we worry? Hello, I was wondering if an increase in HCG doubling time is an indication of any problems. Our first HCG blood test at 17dpo was 349. At 24dpo, it was 5510 and we had an ultrasound that showed a gest. sac. Now at 31dpo, the HCG level is at 31000. Doctor saw yolk sac and a heartbeat through vag. ultrasound. My worry is that from 17dpo to 24dpo, the HCG doubling time was every 42.2 hours. Now, from 24dpo to 31dpo, the HCG doubling time increased to 67.41 hours. Should we be worried, or do HCG doubling times slow down after a certain level? Thank you for your time!

05-03-2009, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
aswanson 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,125	Read the very last line of this article.... http://miscarriage.about.com/od/chec...cgdoubling.htm Slowing at your stage is very normal. Congratulations! __________________ Me 31 DH 33 IVF w/ PGD IVF 1 Jun 08 BFN IVF 2 Sept 08 cancelled (PGD failed) FET 1 Nov 08 BFN IVF 3 Jan 09 - 1/15 5dt of 3; 1/22 +HPT; 1/23 13dpo Beta 81; 1/26 16dpo Beta 390; 2/5 ; DS 9/20

05-04-2009, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
hkbuck 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 3,120	It's totally normal for the doubling time to slow down as the HCG level gets up that high. Your #'s look great!! Congrats on seeing a HB!!!!! __________________ Heather Me (32) DH (30) IVF w/ICSI #1 - 9/08 - BFP! DD born 6/2/09 Currently pregnant with our natural miracle! EDD - May 9, 2010

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