How long does it take for hcg...

JennaRose · Jan 16th, 2012, 18:25 PM

How long does it take to the hcg level to drop after a miscarriage? I was almost 5 weeks along when I started bleeding and had a miscarriage. This was 4 weeks ago. My hcg level was only 7 when they tested me at the ER. I stopped bleeding 3 days later. I was awaiting my period this week when I just decided to take a pregnancy test today and much to my surprise it was POSITIVE. I am thinking this could be left over hormones from the miscarriage? Any comments would be great...

MrsKA · Jan 16th, 2012, 18:29 PM

Hi Jenna Rose, If your level was only 7 at the ER then I would say it is a new pregnancy as pregnancy tests generally only show positive when your levels are over 25 ! there is no way they can go back up unless you have retained product or molar pregnancy which at levels of 7 would be highly unlikely ! Go and ask your doctor for serial hcg level tests so they can see if they are rising. Otherwise congratulations

kittiyara · Jan 16th, 2012, 18:34 PM

I read somewhere that the hcg in your blood rises and falls faster than urine. So while you're hcg may be 7 in blood - it could be a little higher in urine, like 15-20. An early response test may be able to detect it at that level. Some say 25, but will actually detect anywhere from 12-25. Give it two days and test again. If its positive, it might be another pg!!

JennaRose · Jan 16th, 2012, 18:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kittiyara

I read somewhere that the hcg in your blood rises and falls faster than urine. So while you're hcg may be 7 in blood - it could be a little higher in urine, like 15-20. An early response test may be able to detect it at that level. Some say 25, but will actually detect anywhere from 12-25. Give it two days and test again. If its positive, it might be another pg!!

Thats prob true because I took a urine pregnancy test and it was pos the day before I ended up in the ER... thats why I am kinda freaking out... Prob will call the DR tomorrow

Kaylattc · Jan 16th, 2012, 18:49 PM

Please let me know what happens. My test today just came back at 7. But also my hpt I just took is now negative.

It has been one week since I found out I was pregnant and my levels already dropped back down to 7 on Friday and now I guess 0 today because of my negative hpt test.

I hope all goes well for you!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨sticky dust.

MrsKA · Jan 16th, 2012, 19:13 PM

JennaRose - How dark did your BFP show up ? was it a very faint line or a dark line that came up straight away ? If your level was at 7 four weeks ago I highly doubt it would still be in your urine at levels that would show a positive result but please let us know ! I am very interested to know as I am following my (very slow) decline in hcg with tests and they are still showing a very faint positive 8 weeks on ! the second to last hcg I had I was at 44 yet the pregnancy test I took that morning was SO faint I would have sworn I was just on the 25 threshold of the tests sensitivity. So to me it indicated that hcg leaves your urine before your blood but I have also read that it's the other way around ! all very confusing !

JennaRose · Jan 16th, 2012, 20:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsKA

JennaRose - How dark did your BFP show up ? was it a very faint line or a dark line that came up straight away ? If your level was at 7 four weeks ago I highly doubt it would still be in your urine at levels that would show a positive result but please let us know ! I am very interested to know as I am following my (very slow) decline in hcg with tests and they are still showing a very faint positive 8 weeks on ! the second to last hcg I had I was at 44 yet the pregnancy test I took that morning was SO faint I would have sworn I was just on the 25 threshold of the tests sensitivity. So to me it indicated that hcg leaves your urine before your blood but I have also read that it's the other way around ! all very confusing !

I took a clear blue easy digital and it actually said PREGNANT - I should look up to see the sensitivity of those tests.

JennaRose · Jan 16th, 2012, 21:00 PM

I wonder the difference of urine hcg levels and blood hcg levels? - The test publishes 50 but claims it could be as sensitive as 25miu

Kaylattc · Jan 16th, 2012, 21:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JennaRose

I wonder the difference of urine hcg levels and blood hcg levels? - The test publishes 50 but claims it could be as sensitive as 25miu

I think your pregnant again

Kaylattc · Jan 16th, 2012, 21:05 PM

When are you going to the doctor again?

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JennaRose Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 167	How long does it take for hcg... How long does it take to the hcg level to drop after a miscarriage? I was almost 5 weeks along when I started bleeding and had a miscarriage. This was 4 weeks ago. My hcg level was only 7 when they tested me at the ER. I stopped bleeding 3 days later. I was awaiting my period this week when I just decided to take a pregnancy test today and much to my surprise it was POSITIVE. I am thinking this could be left over hormones from the miscarriage? Any comments would be great...

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MrsKA Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 586	Hi Jenna Rose, If your level was only 7 at the ER then I would say it is a new pregnancy as pregnancy tests generally only show positive when your levels are over 25 ! there is no way they can go back up unless you have retained product or molar pregnancy which at levels of 7 would be highly unlikely ! Go and ask your doctor for serial hcg level tests so they can see if they are rising. Otherwise congratulations

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kittiyara On a break (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 204	I read somewhere that the hcg in your blood rises and falls faster than urine. So while you're hcg may be 7 in blood - it could be a little higher in urine, like 15-20. An early response test may be able to detect it at that level. Some say 25, but will actually detect anywhere from 12-25. Give it two days and test again. If its positive, it might be another pg!!

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Kaylattc Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 277	Please let me know what happens. My test today just came back at 7. But also my hpt I just took is now negative. It has been one week since I found out I was pregnant and my levels already dropped back down to 7 on Friday and now I guess 0 today because of my negative hpt test. I hope all goes well for you!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨sticky dust.

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MrsKA Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 586	JennaRose - How dark did your BFP show up ? was it a very faint line or a dark line that came up straight away ? If your level was at 7 four weeks ago I highly doubt it would still be in your urine at levels that would show a positive result but please let us know ! I am very interested to know as I am following my (very slow) decline in hcg with tests and they are still showing a very faint positive 8 weeks on ! the second to last hcg I had I was at 44 yet the pregnancy test I took that morning was SO faint I would have sworn I was just on the 25 threshold of the tests sensitivity. So to me it indicated that hcg leaves your urine before your blood but I have also read that it's the other way around ! all very confusing !

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Kaylattc Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 277	When are you going to the doctor again?

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