IN

A 32-year-old female asked:

I had my progesterone checked and it came back very good. i tested positive on a test for pregnancy. i had my hcg levels at 167.9 then 4 days later they are at 134.8 so this check on thursday should be higher or i probably lost the baby?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Sarah Vander Polanswered

Family Medicine 12 years experience

In general HCG levels double every 2-3 days in early pregnancy. Make sure to follow up with your OB as scheduled.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

Answered Feb 22, 2023

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Your guess is unfortunately correct. Lack of rising HCG suggest a non-viable pregnancy.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

Reviewed Feb 28, 2023

Dr. Andrew Seibert

Dr. Andrew Seibert agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 28-year-old female asked:

10 weeks pregnant. Progesterone level was 12 so I am taking 200 mg of progest. Daily. If pregnancy is non viable will the supplements prevent your body from naturally miscarrying. Hcg has been good.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year-old female asked:

Early pregnancy-Im concerned about a drop in my progesterone level. DPO 12: HCG 100, Progesterone 34.7 and then DPO 14: HCG 298, Progesterone 27. HCG obviously looks good- but concerned about Progesterone dropping. Had a missed ectopic 3 months ago?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year-old female asked:

My LMP was October 2. I believe I ovulated on the 17th or 18th. On the 29th I got a positive pregnancy test. My HCG was 8 and my progesterone was 1.9. I began bleeding that night and it lasted until November 1. On November 2 my HCG had gone up to 32 and m

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year-old female asked:

10 days since hCG trigger shot. When is the earliest I can take a pregnancy test? Taking progesterone vaginal supplements since day after ovulation.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year-old female asked:

4 weeks pregnant but have a sore painful uterus not cramps 4th pregnancy lost a baby last year and had 2 d, n, c, had bloods done hCG 32 progesterone 63?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Feb 28, 2023

Found in:

Female health›Premature birth›Miscarriage

People also asked

After a early positive pregnancy test with blood work and hCG level of 40, progesterone at 6.5 would you prescribe progesterone to boost the level?

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Home pregnancy test was positive but blood hCG came back negative. Ob perform a blood test again. Hcg 750 progesterone 21. Why first hCG was negative?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I'm 4 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Got positive pregnancy test at 15 dpo. Initial hCG =26 and progesterone =24. At 19dpo hcg=46 & Prg =3.9. Will I m/c?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

5 positive home pregnancy tests at home this past weekend. Sore breasts, etc. I had a serum hcg and progesterone Tuesday afternoon. prog 6. HCG 201. Repeated labs Thursday am HCG 259 Prog 7. I always have low prog in pregnancy and have previously been tre

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I am quite concerned about my progesterone levels. At 6w1d pregnancy I had a test result with 33.5 nmol/l, my doc said it is slightly low and put me on utrigestan 200 mg. She was happy with hcg levels. Is is slightly low or is it badly low?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.