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Hcg level at 179 from 142 in 72 hours. very concerned for my pregnancy... they don't want to do another level until a week. why wait that long?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Normal interval: Periodic increases in HCG are best checked at 7-14 day intervals or longer. You did not mention the date of your last menstrual period or when you were told that you are pregnant: these levels indicate only very early pregnancy- not measured in days: weeks-months.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/24/2014

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A member asked:

Hcg level at 179 from 142 in 72 hours. very concerned for my pregnancy... they don't want to do another level until a week. why wait that long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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