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A member asked:

Even if a woman's hcg levels are quite high in early pregnancy, wouldn't the embryo still grow at the same pace as what doctors & textbooks say?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Yes: You are correct. The embryo will grow at the same pace irregardless of what the HCG levels are. Best wishes!

Answered 9/30/2014

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