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Does having a high bmi cause lower hcg in early pregnancy?

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Dr. Jennifer Austin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: A high BMI does not cause lower HCG. The HCG levels vary greatly from pregnancy to pregnancy. It is only important that they go up normally in very early pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, the level does not matter.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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