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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?

Q: 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?

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

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Dr. Sarah Vander Pol answered

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

Answered 2/22/2023

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 2/28/2023

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A member 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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sarah Vander Pol answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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