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HCG fluctuating in expectant management
HCG fluctuating in expectant management
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Re: HCG fluctuating in expectant management
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss,
We do hear from women with an odd spike in hCG levels or levels that plateau for a while before settling with expectant and medical management with methotrexate. It is difficult to predict how quickly our levels will fall; for some, it can take up to 3 months.
Unfortunately, I am not trained to advise why your levels fluctuate in such a manner. I presume your doctors are looking at an overall trend. If you are concerned, I would advise asking your medical team.
We would advise not doing any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise whilst your levels are reducing.
We have more information on expectant management on our website here -
https://ectopic.org.uk/treating-an-ectopic-pregnancy
We are here for you throughout your journey and as long as needed.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
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Re: HCG fluctuating in expectant management
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Re: HCG fluctuating in expectant management
This is happening to me at the moment, my levels have gone from 150-140-180-270-325 and I’m scheduled to have the methotrexate this afternoon. Can I ask why you aren’t keen on the methotrexate this time? Did you have a bad experience with it last time?
Sorry for your ectopic, this is my first pregnancy and I never dreamed it would end like this, it’s heartbreaking.
xx
Re: HCG fluctuating in expectant management
Re: HCG fluctuating in expectant management
Just wondering how king the whole process took? I am currently going through expectant management right now and my levels have increased, decreased and now increased again?!