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Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello, I just found out I am pregnant and I am worried about my hcg levels. The first day of my last period was 21.2., but I usually have an early ovulation. Right now my hcg levels are 133.7, and… — Anja S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I do not see this as a problem ! God luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello Dr. Sher, We transferred a single 5-day blastocyst January 30th. Our first hcg level was 1005 miu/ml at 14 days post-transfer, and 2nd hcg was 2200 miu/ml at 16 days. Two fetuses were present when we went in for… — Ian M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion, the chance that the 2nd twin will be OK, is good! G-d bless and good luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
My hcg level went from 1058 to 3857 in 48 hours. Is that normal. Should I be worried about a molar pregnancy or Down syndrome? — JoAnn D.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I doubt this is a "molar' pregnancy but it could be a "multiple gestation". Measuring and interpreting Blood hCG to Assess Pregnancy Viability Following ART Treatments. Geoffrey Sher MD I know of no medical announcement associated with the degree of emotional anticipation and anguish as that associated with…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Can I drink pregomega plus along with clean and baby aspirin 17 weeks pregnant — Shoneez V.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Yes you can! Geoff sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello, My Hcg level on 25 January was 811 and now my Hcg level on 20 February is 14,328. I haven't had my first prenatal visit yet, but according to my app I'm supposed to be around 10 weeks pregnant.… — Briyah B.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
My bet is that this is normal! Geoff Sher Measuring and interpreting Blood hCG to Assess Pregnancy Viability Following ART Treatments. Geoffrey Sher MD I know of no medical announcement associated with the degree of emotional anticipation and anguish as that associated with a pending diagnosis/confirmation of pregnancy…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hi I did FET on December 30 2022 after 12 days post transfer Beta is 150. Is my pregnancy viable? — Rene S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
You need to repeat the hCG in 2 days. If it doubles or better, it is likely a viable implantation. Good luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
My beta hcg is 5000 and it’s around 6th week I got my scan on 27th of dec in the scan it was showing 4 weeks Its 11 jan today and my beta hcg levels are 5311.13 The beta hcg… — Maria S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
My hunch is that all will turn out fine!. Wait 10 days and repeat the US. Good luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
My HCG Level 852 mlu/ml at 4 week from my marriage am i Pregnant — Reta M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It certainly appears likely...provided the levels keep rising by doubling in 2 days! 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
5.8 hcg is it pregnant? how many weeks — Feabe G.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
That is a low level. You need to Repeat the hCG test in 48h of the last one, to see if it at least doubles as it should do! Good luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
17790mIU/mL in HCG blood test means pregnancy positive or negative — Devika N.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
POSITIVE!!
Early Pregnancy & hCG
656 IU/L is good at 4 week 2 days?? — Janbat U.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Very good. Repeat it in 2 days to see if it (at least) doubles...as it should!
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Dear Dr Sher, My husband and I (both 35) have a severe male factor as well as lean PCOS. Despite this we had great fertilization and blastocysts rates in our IVF-ICSI with beautiful AA and BB embryos. Meanwhile we had… — Katrina S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
When it comes to reproduction, humans are the poorest performers of all mammals. In fact we are so inefficient that up to 75% of fertilized eggs do not produce live births, and up to 30% of pregnancies end up being lost within 10 weeks of conception (in the…
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Is it normal for you hcg levels to go from 780 to 5,900 in 5 days? I go to my first ob appointment the 4th... im just curious about it because this will be my first kid... — Larissa B.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is actually quite encouraging! Good Luck! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
I am pregnant ! Thanks alot Dr Sher for answering my questions and relieving my anxiety . — Monica L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Good luck and G-d bless! Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG
What test would you consider if someone had 4 miscarriages before 6 weeks I have done all the basic test Immune conditions Chromosome Ovarian reserve My husband sperm Protein Std Everything is normal No polyps I do have fibroids not… — Medjine E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
When it comes to reproduction, humans are the poorest performers of all mammals. In fact we are so inefficient that up to 75% of fertilized eggs do not produce live births, and up to 30% of pregnancies end up being lost within 10 weeks of conception (in the…
