A 28-year-old female asked:
i have a blighted ovum at 15wks.my hcg level 2 weeks ago was 18000 & drops to 1600 yesterday.is this a sign of upcoming miscarriage?
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YES: Probably- please consult your OB-GYN ASAP.
Answered on Mar 23, 2016
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