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Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hi My Bhcg on first blood test is 1377 and after two days it's 3599. It's my 4th week is it normal? Please help — Blessy J.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Normal! Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer, waiting…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello doctor, I recently get to know that I am 4 weeks pregnant. My last periods date was 10th June 2023. On Saturday (8th july), I undergo for beta hcg test and I got 205.3 result. So, do I need… — Sana Z.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion, if the levels have been increasing appropriately, there is no need. Do an US in 2-3 weeks for confirmation. Geoff Sher gEOFF sHER
Early Pregnancy & hCG
My hcg level is 569 I just am not sure how far long I am — Katelyn L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
You are probably around 5 weeks pregnant. But this is a guestimate. Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy.…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
I HAVE MY IUI PROCEDURE ON 14 JUNE 2023. ON 27 JUNE 2023, I DID MY HCG TEST AND IT READS AS 74 mUL/ml. ON 01 JULY 2023, I DID MY SECONG HCG TEST AND IT READS AS 303.10 mUL/ml.… — Yeshna L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Looks great to me! Good luck! Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: 1.From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) “…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Dear dr. Shed, I have 2 questions about my pregnancy. I have concerns about my Hcg levels which are rising higher than normal in 48h. At 4+2 weeks HCG is 2856. Is it normal? Are there any exact HCG result… — Timi G.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I don't think attending a concert will prejudice your pregnancy! Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Dear Dr. Sher, I would like to ask about my hcg blood test results. It was not only doubled but fourfold in 48h. On Monday I had 220,9 nmol and 2 days later that was 996 nmol. Does it mean… — Timea H.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
No ! It looks good! Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
I had an FET. My two weeks blood test was positive with hcg of 3146 miu/ml and 218nmol/l progesterone. Two days after I repeaters this test and hcg had risen to 4845 miy/ml but progesterone dropped substantially to 48.8 nm/l.… — Barby S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I think you probably are OK but, in my opinion, you should do an ultrasound to determine fetal viability and growth. Then do another hCG blood test and repeat the US in 1 week. Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello, just wanted to know if 5,800 miu/ml is a normal level for 5 weeks 4 days pregnant. Thanks — Haley M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer, waiting for…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
I took my Beta HCG test in 33 day from LMP. In report the level was 2480. Is it positive or negative. — Uma M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is positive news! Good luck! Geoff Sher TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hi, how are you ? my last period was 28 April to 1 may. I missed my periods then. I tested positive for pregnancy. My hcg levels were very low since start. Few days back little bleeding occurred. I was… — Ayesha A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
The likelihood is that you are pregnant with a viable baby. However, I suggest an ultrasound to confirm the same. Good luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello Dr, I had medical abortion from 12 days (7-weeks pregnancy)and i did b-hcg quantitative blood test its 900 and ultrasound showed clear uterus what that means and is medical abortion successful? When will it go back to zero? — Lyl L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
The level should keep dropping to zero within another 7-10 days. However, the blood hCG level needs to be tracked every 2 days (for another 2 or 3 readings), because sometimes (albeit rare), both an intrauterine pregnancy and a tubal pregnancy can coexist (i.e., a heterotopic pregnancy). Geoff…
Age & Fertility
I am 43 years old and had a failed IVF cycle. My AMF is .615. I was on Luperon, menopur and follistim. I had 5 mature eggs and 4 fertilized. Two made it to day 5 which one was a… — Allison L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes to reproductive health. This article aims to simplify and clarify these concepts, emphasizing their significance in the selection of ovarian stimulation protocols for IVF. By providing you…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Is 7,662 normal for HCG levels at 5 weeks pregnant? — Ava D.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Yes! Good luck! Geoff Sher Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
My beta hcg at 6 weeks pregnancy is 220000 and repeated 48 hour is 331000. Abdominal scan show iugs and fetal heart. What would the cause of high beta hcg? — Suhaida S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Hard to say, unless there is some molar degeneration in the trophoblast. I doubt it though! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
I tested positive 9 days post ovulation. On the day of my expected period, I did a blood test and got 82 miu/ml, I was scheduled for a second test because of my previous miscarriages, I went in for my… — Buthaina E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Repeat the test at 2 day intervals 1 or 2 times to see if the hCG starts to double again...and reads below: Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result…
