Why would HCG rise but not double?
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:22 pm
Hi Dr. Wisot,
I got pregnant naturally between drug/IUI cycles at age 41. On day 27 of my cycle, I had a faint positive urine test so went in for a blood test. HCG was only 31. Two days later it was 48. Three days later it was 64. I have another blood test scheduled in 4 days. I know these numbers are not good as they are low to begin with and are not doubling. But why, from a scientific standpoint, are they rising at all if it's not a viable pregnancy? (I'm assuming not ectopic because numbers are so low?)
Would love any insight.
Thanks
I got pregnant naturally between drug/IUI cycles at age 41. On day 27 of my cycle, I had a faint positive urine test so went in for a blood test. HCG was only 31. Two days later it was 48. Three days later it was 64. I have another blood test scheduled in 4 days. I know these numbers are not good as they are low to begin with and are not doubling. But why, from a scientific standpoint, are they rising at all if it's not a viable pregnancy? (I'm assuming not ectopic because numbers are so low?)
Would love any insight.
Thanks