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Waiting for m/c as no fetal heart beat (6/8 w). hcg levels on 01/27 @ 15, 000. on 01/29 @ 14, 000. doc concerned drop is too slow. what could this mean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Miscarriage : Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. If you do not want to wait to pass the tissue naturally then you have the option of surgery. A d and c is a very easy surgery that can be done for miscarriages.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 2/2/2014

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A member asked:

Waiting for m/c as no fetal heart beat (6/8 w). hcg levels on 01/27 @ 15, 000. on 01/29 @ 14, 000. doc concerned drop is too slow. what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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