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If you miscarried an ectopic pregnancy will your hcg levels go back to normal right away?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ectopic: No, the levels will slowly go down. Make sure to follow up with your doctor.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Half life of about: One day. The rate of decline of HCG varies some but roughly the levels fall by about half each day, once the pregnancy is terminated, naturally or otherwise.

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

If you miscarried an ectopic pregnancy will your hcg levels go back to normal right away?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Dr Livingston agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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