Ask Our Doctors – Archive
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At 14 days post 5 day fresh transfer I did my HCG test. Just got my results 24 hrs later and my number is at 291.
I took an at home test and came out positive.
Worried my number is low or is this normal?
To the contrary, this looks quite optimistic to me!
Geoff Sher
Hi ,
I had my frozen embryo transfer on 4th of December this month and first hcg done after 10 days on 12/14 was 329.after 2days on 12/16 hcg level is 539.
Please advise if these levels and rise is looking fine or there is any concern
This could be a “vanishing twin”. So repeat the beta in 2 days. It should be above 1000.
Good luck!
Geoff Sher
gEOFF sHER
I did IVF I forgot and then meet you in for two days I also messed up and I had intercourse I lost a baby at 7 1/2 weeks is that why I lost the baby I feel like it’s all my fault because I screwed up and I was so happy we’re gonna try again I I just really need to know if it was my fault if I killed my baby
Try not to blame yourself. You did nothing with malicious intent.
Let’s talk!
Geoff Sher
PH: 702-533-2691
Hi Geoff,
I’ve had a trisomy 9 pregnancy at the beginning of the year. I’ve also had three miscarriages and no viable embryos through one IVF attempt. I felt I was stimmed way too quick. I’m 40.
I’m pregnant naturally again (after some acupuncture and taking 600mg coq10, NAC) however my Hcg rose appropriately this time and I’ve been quite sick with nausea. More so than last time and my HCG was higher this time.
I had a scan at 7 weeks 6 days which revealed a healthy baby measuring spot on but the heart rate was 198! The same heart rate was detected at the beginning of my trisomy 9 pregnancy at 9 weeks. The doc who is a miscarriage specialist and was my IVF doc was happy with everything even that fast heart beat. She thinks I only have a 10% chance of things not being right. I had another scan today and HR was 176 according to doc although it says 197 at bottom ultrasound picture.
What are your thoughts?. I’m so worried I will have another trisomic pregnancy.
I understand Belinda. However, only time will tell. You should have a chorionic villus sampling soon or an amniocentesis at 14 weeks to get a definitive answer.
Good luck!
Geoff sher
Hello,
I have an egg retrieval scheduled for Wednesday, I will trigger tonight. The doctor commented on my lower estradiol number compared to the number of follicles counted today. He was surprised, but when I asked why that is happening he would not go into detail. I have 30 total follicles and I am waiting for lab results today. What can I expect from a continued low estradiol lab result and a large number of follicles?
I would need much more information to be able to comment authoritatively!
Sorry!
Geoff Sher