High HCG number indicative of multiples?

[lmbrogdon]

I am 40 years old and this is my 6th pregnancy.  At 4 weeks, my HCG was 1335. At 5 weeks, my level was 23,206!  All things considered,  does this indicate a higher mulriple probability?

[SonoTech55]

That's actually not as high as you may think.   However,  in general,  unusually high hcg levels can be indicative of multiple preg,  ectopic pregnancy, or you may have simply ovulated a few days early.  Remember,  hcg doubles every 2-3 days.  So ovulating 3 days early makes a big difference.  

But now I'm curious lol.  If you don't mind,  after you have an ultrasound,  let us know what they find.  Good luck!

[lmbrogdon]

Nothing yet. I have an appointment monday though!!!!! :)

[aubsivy]

I don't know if your hgc levels indicate multiples but I do know your chances increase greatly with age. So that it's self could be a possibility! But your hgc levels do sound high, what did your doctor say?