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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hi - i recently had a biochemical pregnancy and my hcg levels are still hanging around 1.2. how long does it take to drop to 0? thanks!

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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williamsanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience

It may not drop to 0: most labs consider an HCG of less than 5 to be negative, you may not get to zero and yet be completely normal.

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