Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

I took a 10,000 HCg injection 14 days ago, tested positive ( finally! on 6 differnt home pregnancy tests) they were all faint, but non the less positive. I took a quantative Hcg blood test yesterday and my levels were a 35, they want me to do another one on Monday, to see if they rise, they are concerned because I guess that's low. Should I be worried? Is there a chance I could still have HCg in my system from the shot and it;s not a viable pregnancy? Help please... I really want to be pregnant and healthy!

Re: Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

No by now the hcg shot should be out of your system. The 35 beta is on the low side - HOWEVER - many pregnancies have been known to be successful. The # should at least double in 2 days or my RE wanted me to have a 66% rise in 3 days.

Re: Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

yay!! congrats! I know you're concerned but it could stick!

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At 11dp3dt (14dpo) my beta was 11. There was little hope. The irony is that he is going to be a year old next week. He measured a few days behind throughout the pregnancy, but he is a beautiful, healthy baby boy. My doc just thinks he was a late implanter.

I know its hard...but try to stay positive.

Re: Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

Hcg is definitely out of ur system by now. Congrats!!!

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try to stay positive!

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You probably implanted late.. HCG is out of your system by now.. Good luck!!!

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Thank you everyone, for you positive thoughts and prayers.. I wish I wasn't such a stress bucket! Of course now this afternoon, I am having very light pink spotting.... should I be worried? Or could this be late implantation? WOuld a pregnancy test still read HCG levels if it hasnt fully implanted?

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I am going to be completely honest here...
A level of 35 is considered very low and generally not a viable pregnancy. It could be a late implanter, but in my experience (and I'm sure more so with an RE's) when the Hcg level is below 100 it's not a good sign.
There are people who have had successful pregnancies with low levels, but that is not the norm. Generally, it ends up being a chemical or just a non-viable pregnancy.
The only way to find out if the first number is viable, is to go for further blood tests. HPT's are too unreliable for clear results...one HPT can pick up a level of 10 and another in the same box may not pick it up unless it's a level of 25....digitals are probably the most reliable of them all because you need a level of over 50. But in you case, at this point...your levels should be around 75/100 at least by this point.

Good luck...I've gone through this many times and it's the worst roller coaster ride ever...

Message edited 2/22/2009 8:08:58 AM.

Re: Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

Posted by Gertyrae

I am going to be completely honest here...
A level of 35 is considered very low and generally not a viable pregnancy. It could be a late implanter, but in my experience (and I'm sure more so with an RE's) when the Hcg level is below 100 it's not a good sign.
There are people who have had successful pregnancies with low levels, but that is not the norm. Generally, it ends up being a chemical or just a non-viable pregnancy.
The only way to find out if the first number is viable, is to go for further blood tests. HPT's are too unreliable for clear results...one HPT can pick up a level of 10 and another in the same box may not pick it up unless it's a level of 25....digitals are probably the most reliable of them all because you need a level of over 50. But in you case, at this point...your levels should be around 75/100 at least by this point.

Good luck...I've gone through this many times and it's the worst roller coaster ride ever...

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Keep your head up. My beta at 12 DPO was 25 and 60 at 14DPO and I am 26 weeks pregnant now. I spotted from 5-15 weeks so there is hope. It is true that there is a possibility of this not having a positive outcome but don't rule yourself out yet! Good luck tomorrow!

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Any updates?

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Posted by Gertyrae

Any updates?

Re: Positive pregnancy test after HCg injection.

HOpe everything is ok!!! I think 35 is not low for the day you went for the beta...I think there is still hope and you have to wait for the 2nd beta.

Hope all goes well for you!