HCG level over 45,000

[Shocked at 41]

Hi, I'm new to this. I had my last son at 29 yrs old and now am 41. I just found out I was pregnant a week ago, went to the doctors and they said my hcg level was a little above 45,000 and was about 5-6 weeks along. Now 12 yrs ago I don't recall even discussing an hcg level. Can someone tell me if this is normal? Especially at my age? Ultrasound scheduled on Friday. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Scout]

Your number looks good. The range for 'normal' is so incredibly huge...ex: the range for 1-2 months is anywhere from 5,000 to 200,000. With my daughter, I had mine done the day after I discovered I was pregnant (I was 20 or 21DPO) and it was 18,762. Congratulations! And best of luck (I was actually 45 when I discovered I was pregnant. It's been the best surprise yet!)

 

[MeaganMackenz]

At 7 weeks mine was 48000 congrats

 

[Shocked at 41]

Thank you so much! I feel much better I was reading that sometimes the level indicates the sex? Not sure if that is true and what would really be considered high, I guess over 200,000.. Thanks again

 

[dan-o]

It doesn't mean a lot other than giving you a clue to how well baby's growing (ie douling every 48 hours early on is what they look for until you get to the thousands) I've had high hcg with one pregnancy and he was a boy! (ds2 was 106,000 at 6w1d)
Congrats by the way!!