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Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
I’m a little concerned about my hcg levels for my expectant management and wondered if anyone has had the same/ can shed light?
I initially presented with a level of 313 which ultimately spiked at 588.
Following that peak it dropped a huge amount to 175, but since then has been creeping up - 225 - 236 and now 245.
Obviously I’m keen to avoid MX or surgery but finding this very stressful and don’t feel confident a drop is coming. I did initially as pregnancy symptoms went and now I have no cramps and spotting, but these levels don’t correspond with my lack of symptoms.
The doctor says it looks like it’s plateauing and should drop, but I feel anxious about that as it’s still rising incrementally and has been plateaued for around 10 days now.
Is this normal and still a sign that expectant treatment can work?!
Many thanks
Sophie
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Re: Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
Re: Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
Sadly I'm in the same boat right now - my levels are plateuining (279 at 08/07 - 294 at 10/07 - 236 at 12/07 - 259 at 15/07) and my doctor recommended to take a methotrexate shot because my HCG is basically stay at the same level. Two hours ago I was in hospital to take my shot but since I'm 34 and have no kids and my AMH (refers for ovarian reserve) is so low (0.18) I just can't let myself to wait for another 3-6 months to conceive. So I asked my doctor to wait just a little for my next blood draw just to put my mind at ease at to know that I did everything I could.
And I'll be so grateful if anyone will share their stories about how long it could take to fall HCG below 5 points when they are plateuining. And is there any cases when you opt for "wait and see" and eventually had to take a shot or a surgery.
Thank you in advance!
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Re: Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
Re: Expectant treatment - levels plateauing?
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