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Dropping e2 level In pregnancy
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:17 pm
by positively
I am currently 5 weeks pregnant from a 3dat FET. MY LEVELS 6 days ago were hcg 300, p4 11.1 and estrogen 1700. I have been on endometrin 3x a day since 3 days before transfer and estrace 1/2 tab 2x a day. My first blood work 6 days ago was taken in the morning. I had my levels rechecked today my hcg was 6,000 and estrogen dropped to 215. I also had an u/s and my gestational sac measured 5 weeks exactly. Does this look bad? I'm beyond devastated. My dr increased my Estrace to 1/2 tab 3x a day
Re: Dropping e2 level In pregnancy
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:59 pm
by Dr. Wisot
It sounds like you have a good hCG level and sac for what should be about 5 weeks. If you are not bleeding then the low estrogen level should not have an effect on the outcome.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California
Re: Dropping e2 level In pregnancy
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:59 am
by positively
Dr Wisot,
Thank you so much for your helpful information. I went back to the RE today for a repeat e2 draw. After increasing my estrace from 1/2 tab 2x a day to 3x a day on Friday, my estrogen increased from 215 to 1,836. I still can't seem to find research on if declining estrogen levels mean impending miscarriage, though.
Re: Dropping e2 level In pregnancy
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:31 pm
by Dr. Wisot
That's because doctors don't usually test for estrogen when you are pregnant except to wear IVF patients off estrogen.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California