FertilityTies posts tagged with hcg

hCG vs LH showing up on test strips

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:51:34 -0500

Docs:

I asked my OB/GYN this question and he was unable to respond.

Knowing that hCG and LH are "cousins", and that hCG can show up on OPK's, I'm wondering how long it would take for Ovidrel to enter the bloodstream and exit kidneys in high enough concentration to trigger a positive OPK?

That leads to another question. IF I were about to ovulate on my own and had a positive OPK, and I took an Ovidrel shot, would I still ovulate on my own, or would the Ovidrel kick in and delay my O till 36ish hours later?

Alright, final question: This month, I did Clomid 3-7 and Monday, I had a 20mm follie on my right side. Doc had me take my shot that night to prepare for IUI on Wednesday. I get how all that happens.

BUT, let's say I were doing this without the follie studies. I did not have a postive OPK till midday Wednesday (not sure if it was my LH or the Ovidrel showing up, hence the previous question)... I'd have called the doc the first day I had the positive OPK and had an IUI the next day, right? Does that mean that I would have naturally ovulated a day later than what I did with the Ovidrel shot (at least this month anyway)?

Thanks so much for answering my questions... we hopeful mommies sure do appreciate your expertise!

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To everyone reading this, please hold your comments till after a doc responds. My question didn't get answered last time, and I'm guessing it's cuz someone else tried to answer the questions. Thank you bunches! :-)

ThisIsMelissa

question about HCG levels

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:36:55 -0500

Hello, I am 12dpo today, I took several pregnancy tests 3 different brands all came up positive the one's with the 2 lines the 2nd line was faint but def. there and I took a digital one that read "pregnancy" I had blood work done today and they called and said my quantitive was at 23 and my Porgesterone is at 10, and that quantitive is usually at 25 and they don't know if i'm pregnant, but my OB wasn't in and they would call me back tomorrow and let me know whats going on. What would cause my home pregnancy tests to all be positive, but my blood work to be so low? Could it be because I tested 2 days before my period was due or something else? Thanks

hooch1217

HCG shot combined with Femara

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:19:00 -0500

Hi Dr.,

I am currently on my 4th round of Femara and I had an u/s today which is CD 17 and I have been using opk's with no postive yet. I have one follicle that measured 16mm today and I am curious about getting the HCG shot. My RE told me it was up to me if I wanted the shot on Friday or to just wait it out and let mother nature take its course. I am very confused about what to do please give me your input on this my RE also said there has not been a study on HCG shots combined with Femara so I wanted to know if you have had any luck using the combo?

CRYSTAL N

i am pregnant but worry.

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:59:29 -0500

i find out that my iui work. so i am pregnant. i been taking blood work ever other day. on the first blood work my beta was 54 and my progestrone was 5.4.the next test my beta was 108 and progestrone was 23.then the next beta was 164 and prog. was 23. the last that i take my beta was 423 and my prog. was 40. are my number getting good.

ANA SELENIA

HCG levels

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0500

my hcg levels are - 64 13dpo, 255-15dpo, 1060-19dpo, 1090-21dpo and 1950-26dpo, what concerns me is that i bleeded on 21-dpo as a result the levels did not double i guess,,, a transvaginal sonography also did not show any results as it was done on 21dpo...just wanted to know if i still have a chance ,,thanks

Sudha79

HCG

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:34:43 -0500

Anyone able to tell me what readings are good for 5 weeks i shall hopefully getting my results tomorrow. Just to prepare me

Thanks

ladypink

HCG injection

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:32:40 -0500

Dear Doctor,

Thank you in advance for your assistance. I took a series of 3 HCG injections in decreasing dosages prior to and following IUI. I am 13 days past insemination and testing faint positive on a ept this morning. Is it possible the HCG could be a cause of the positive test. The last smallest dose was 8 days ago. Thanks

happyxs12

Levels?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:58:46 -0500

Has anyone seen a Pregnancy get to full term with low rising HCG levels. My sister is pregnant but her HCG levels are not doubleing like they shoudl be, but they are slowly increasing. Any idea as to what could be happening?

Laura Williams

Progesterone

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:49:18 -0500

Hi,

I just had blood test on today. I had taken HCG injection on 6th AUgust. My progesterone levlel today in 23.9 ng/ml.

What does it indicate? please let me knoe.

Anne23

What is pregnant and what is not

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:02:48 -0500

If you are getting BFPs on repeated HPTs (5 so far) and your first blood draw (at 13 DPO)came back with an HCG level of 5 and a second draw (at 14 DPO) came back at 9 only 24 hours later it seems the numbers ARE rising, how can one be told "you're not pregnant".

I have always read that anything from less than zero all the way up to 4 was NOT pregnant and anything 5 and up WAS pregnant. AND the numbers are rising.

RacyRedHead

could i be pregnant?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:18:21 -0500

my domestic partner and myself have been trying to conceive for a few months now. This month we were very anxious to find out if we are pregnant yet as the process is becoming tiring and we are anxious to have our 2nd child. We took an at home pregnancy test it was positive although I have had a plethora of negative results. I know the pregnancy test was a dud though as my HCG level is only 1 and the test i took needed to have 20 to read it. I then called an OBGYN at KP and they ordered HCG Quantative test and a urine pregnancy test. The urine test came back negative and my blood test came back with an hcg level of ONE. Now I ovulated only 6 days ago, is it possible that I could still be pregnant, or that an HCG level of ONE is a rise from a normal HCG level?, or even that it could not yet be picked up as possibly implantation has not yet occured?

megan haney

HCG Levels

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:32:58 -0500

My HCG on 16 DPO was 139, could it be twins?

Hollis

my SIL and her M/C Is this normal

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:07:47 -0500

Ok so my sil had a m/c on 6/21/08. She bleed for 3 days heavy then stoped for about a week then bleed for 3 weeks staight. Her levels at 1st ob visit was 52 and she is still having to check her levels to see if they reach 0. Why so long she was only a couple weeks ish into her pg.

She is going to start ttc again as of this week, but I am worried that her levels have not gone all the way down. Is this ok? I really want this next pg for her to go well. Any advice?

Chas

Low Level HCG

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:19:44 -0500

Hello! I just got my blood work back today and my HCG was a level 35. I'm so nervous! I'm going back tomorrow for another blood test. I think I might be 4 weeks pregnant. What are the cnances of me going full term?

Jennifer Cenicola

progesterone and hcg level

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:34:31 -0500

Ok I found out today my HCG level is 19 and the doctor wants me to take progesterone 200 mg a day for two weeks. Can you tell me if this is all normal. I dont know what to expect, I will be getting my levels done again on Monday. I was only 13 dpo when I got my blood drawn. Please let me know what should I do, Should I start prenatals what?

Samantha

samantha sabrsula

how soon can hcg show up?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:57:55 -0500

Hey going to my doc for testing tomorrow (12dpo), he said if didnt show up wait a week. He said b/c implantation can take up to 12dpo. I started having sore nipples and fatigue yesterday but nothing else. I had cramping last friday too. I am on prometrium (9days) but the pharmicist said these probably arent side effects b/c the drug is in you systm in 3hrs, so he said if i was going to have symptoms i would have had them before now. Anyway heres hoping. baby dust and sticky glue to everyone. Oh yea how soon does it take hcg to get in urine or blood?

trisha moslet

HCG low

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:28:13 -0500

I really don't know if i am 4 weeks or 5weeks but my Hcg levels are only 84 they have been telling me that this is really low but i do keep doubling having some pain is this number okay?

jen koe

after iui now could i use to take vitamine

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:36:40 -0500

dr.after my iui and hcg shot now can i take miprogen or blongf or any tab for the safe pragnancy

shajhan

Low HCG level currently doing injectables

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:22:43 -0500

I am concerned I had my last cycle of clomid with my IUI on July 8th. Started my cycle on July 27th, very long cycle 36 days. Normally 28-29 for me. Took 4 preg tests all neg! Started injectables bravelle (150) July 29 cycle day 3-7 has first u/s b/w had 3 follicles range of 11-16. Notified dr I was still spotting light brown, so 2nd u/s b/w they ordered preg test. 5 follicles range from 12-16, got a call had a +hcg at a level of 28. What could this mean? Miscarriage? Never fully implanted? I have to go back in for bloodwork on Friday, not sure what to think! Any Suggestions

jule72

HCG Levels rise slower after 6 weeks?

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:33:47 -0500

Hello,

I've been having my blood levels checked every few days for the past couple of weeks (human pin cushion). Friday my HCG was 25,576 and today it was 48,227. I went in for an u/s yesterday (at 6w2d) and saw the heartbeat so I know all is ok. My question is, what is the normal rise of HCG once you are above 25,000? I read that it doubles every 96 hours as opposed to 48 - however mine didn't quite double over that span of time. I assume it's ok since I saw the HB which was 124 BPM but thought I'd double check. Thanks!