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Q: Hcg levels and viability of pregnancy.

asked by: mercylynn on October 3rd, 2007

New User

I went to the doctor today because my period is late, it's been 44 days since my last one. They did a urine pregnancy test and it was negative. However, the doctor said that does not mean that I am not pregnant. She said that maybe there's just not enough hCG in my urine yet. She wants me to get a blood pregnancy test done for hCG, Beta Subunit, Qualitative and a hCG, Beta Subunit, Quantitative. Does anyone know anything about the difference between these two? If I don't have enough hCG in my urine does that mean that this pregnancy(if that's what it is) might not be viable?

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amethyst eyes

replied on October 3rd, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

No, it just means your urine could be watered down. Some women never get positive pregnancy tests. Do what your doctor tells you. He/she knows more than us.

mercylynn

replied on October 3rd, 2007

New User

It's just, my last pregnancies ended in a early miscarriages so I'm really nervous! By the time I found out I was pregnant this past time, I was already on my way to losing it. I guess this is why she is testing me to make sure I'm not.

Edit: I know stress can cause you not to ovulate(thus being late), but I am sure I ovulated as I have been charting religiously. Can stress cause you to lose a baby?

Tylanas

replied on October 3rd, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Yes, stress can cause a miscarriage, so relax! For your health and your possible baby's health Smile

mercylynn

replied on October 3rd, 2007

New User

Oh great! Now I'm gonna stress about not stressing! LOL

Shanyan

replied on October 3rd, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Actually if you don't mind me asking......when was the last time that you had a m/c, because i had one in July of this year and my cycles still haven't got back to normal. My last one was 41 days and I wasn't like that before the m/c. I really thought that there was a possibility that I was pregnant because I was so late but no I started af today......which really sucked. Oh well I guess there is always next month.

Good luck to you and hopefully your bfp really soon!!!

mercylynn07

replied on October 6th, 2007

New User

Sorry I haven't responded sooner; I forgot my password and had to create a new account. My last miscarriage was in March.

I just got home from the grocery store and I bought 3 pregnancy test because I just KNOW I am!!! So, less than 5 minutes ago I tested(I didn't even have to pee and it's 3:45 pm)....and I got a BFP!!!! So....I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mabel

replied on October 6th, 2007

Supporter

mercylynn07 wrote:

Congratulations!

mercylynn07

replied on October 6th, 2007

New User

Just took another test at 7:30 pm and it was even darker!

young Girl

replied on October 6th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

congrats!

mercylynn07

replied on October 7th, 2007

New User

So, here's my 4th pregnancy test(yeah, I'm a little obcessive)...another positive:D I still can't believe it! I'll be scheduling my first OB appt tomorrow!

jorgesgirl

replied on October 8th, 2007

Experienced User

Congrats and best of luck to you!!

Rae02

replied on October 8th, 2007

Experienced User

Congrats!

mercylynn07

replied on October 15th, 2007

New User

Just a quick update. My hcg level on Oct 6th was 59 and on Oct 13th it was 1,595. Doc says my levels are rising which is a good sign:D

misssophia

replied on October 16th, 2007

New User

Does anybody know about pregnanc test and getting delayed results? ive taken 6 and all of them are neg at the 4 min time frame, but late they all seem to develop a faint positive.??? what does this mean?

young Girl

replied on October 16th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

misssophia wrote:

thats an evap line
when you let the test sit it gives you a false
if you dont get a in the first few minutes then it means your not preg

mercylynn07

replied on October 18th, 2007

New User

I recommend a digital pregnancy test. NO evap lines and DON'T break it open and try to read it!!! You'll know a positive when you see one. Note: ALL the following pics were taken WITHIN the recommended time:

Becky

replied on October 19th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I think somebody is googling images....

Tylanas

replied on October 19th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Guys, I don't think she's claiming those to be her own tests so relax Evil or Very Mad

She is simply showing what a proper test should look like!!

Becky

replied on October 19th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

well on the first test she shows... why does she say....

"Just took another test at 7:30 pm and it was even darker! "

that is leading us to believe it is hers

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