Very low HCG levels

[pn149]

I had my 4th IVF cycle done. I had my Blood pregnancy test done 2 days ago and my level was 6.9. after 2 days the level is 9.4. What does this mean and can this be turned into postive pregnancy?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I haven't read all of the follow up posts, but I must say that I doubt that you are going to be blessed this time around.  Usually an hcg level below 10 is considered negative.
I would strongly encourage you to discuss this with your RE.  And make plans, if necessary for the next cycle.  I would be delighted to find out that I am wrong!
Good luck!
Dr B

[pn149]

I had a 5 day transfer and had put 2 embryos in. BTW, what is the post that talks about the levels.

[mhv]

what day transfer did you have?  Someone also just posted a list of what levels should be during pregnancy... check it out : )

[pn149]

My first blood test test was done 10 days after my transfer

[mhv]

Wow, I don't know what to say about your numbers.   I don't like the idea of waiting another week though... that would drive me crazy!!!  I think i would call and ask for another beta maybe on friday or monday instead... I wouldn't be able to wait!
I hope you get some good news either way.  

hugs

[AKD84]

My betas are totally messed up.  In a span of 10 days, this is where I am 16 > 40 > 69 > 44 > 68.  They don't want to see me for another week now b/c even the clinic doens't know what's going on with me.  I am so frustrated and very stressed.  In 10 days it's gone from 16 to 68 (with high-low fluctuations in between).

[mhv]

oppppssss... I meant how many days past your IVF transfer are you?  what day transfer did you do?

[mhv]

It sounds like the numbers are doubling... but that they started testing you way early.  how many days past IUI are you?
Congrats on your bfp!!  when is your next beta?