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09-04-2009, 06:35 AM
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HCG levels after miscarriage
I was just wondering how long it takes after a miscarriage for HCG levels to drop back down to 0 so I can get rolling on a FET? My Dr. wants to see me in 10 days which will be 9/14. I just don't want to be cycling again during the holidays. I've done it once before and it's just too much to be dealing with on top of holiday shopping and family obligations mixed in. I'm finding it difficult to switch gears after spending weeks wanting to see this value rise now it can't fall fast enough for me.
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Married at age 24 in 1998. Stopped using birth control. After not becoming pregnant for several years I tried Clomid for 3 months with no success. Went to an infertility clinic had a battery of embarrassing tests and tried a round of Clomid another 2 times. Was told I have "bad eggs" and IVF with Egg Donor was the way to go. Quite the shocking news when you are only 31. 2006 I conceived my lovely daughter Reilly Tried again in 2007 & 2008 with the same Egg Donor with no success. Trying again in July 2009 with a different Donor. Total failed DE cycles: 3 July 24 - U/S & BW (again) July 26 - ER - 9 retrieved, only 4 fertilized July 28 -ET - 2 cell embies 8/9 - Beta #1 43 8/11- Beta #2 119 8/18 -Beta #3 5126 8/26 u/s egg sac only  9/3 u/s & TSH level check 9/2 m/c 7.5 weeks  11 weeks for beta to drop to 2 11/22 u/s & bw for FET 
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09-04-2009, 06:46 AM
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Love- Since neither of these ladies are here right now...Stepahnie's beta took approx 2 months (I think) to drop back down to zero, and Igloo's only took a few weeks. Basically, I think it varies.
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Me: 37/anovulatory, unknown cause DH: 35/perfect 2/09, 3/09, 4/09, 5/09, 6/09 waiting to be matched with donor 6/09 have a donor! 7/30/09 Start Lupron 8/2 Last BCP 8/15 Donor starts stims 8/28 ER 8/31 ET 9/14 Beta (Not what I wanted to hear) Round Two: 11/4/09 Consult with RE 11/09 waiting to be matched with donor
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09-04-2009, 11:05 AM
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Unfortunately it's not totally predictable. Could be weeks, could be months. Very frustrating and upsetting, I know.
In general it seems if you had a D&C it's more likely to drop faster than if you had a "natural" m/c.
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Maisy ***** Me: age 46, AMA (aka "old eggs") Husband: age 53, no issues Married 9 years, together 13 years Natural pg at nearly age 45, m/c at 10 wks May 09: decided on DE June 09: first appt w/RE, lots of tests! selected 1st donor July 09: 1st donor failed Day 3 testing more donors fell through, but #4 passed testing, woo hoo! Aug/Sept 09: mock cycle Sept/Oct 09: real cycle Oct 8 - ER, 12 eggs Oct 9 - Fert report, all 12 fertilized Oct 13 - Day 5 SET, froze 6 Oct 23 - Second beta  FET in January 2010
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09-04-2009, 11:09 AM
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Sorry Lovemr
It took my hcg to drop 3 weeks after the d/c to zero, it was 15,000. Every 2 days cut it in half so 10 to 5 to 2.5 Sorry be strong you can try again soon.
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BALLERINAGIRL me- 42 fsh-5 healthy dh-44 and on the "go" team ttc age 39 iui pregnant  first try  no heartbeat 8 weeks D & C 4 clomid iui 's ivf #1 disaster no transfer age 40 now told my age is an issue searching for the nearest bridge after consult with RE 4 more ivf's beautiful embryos with 1 chemical 2 more ivf ohss cycles I'm dying here  sept-ivf- CVS results in:Its TWINS aBoyand a Girl  Charles and Lily are here! they are almost 8 months old. Thank the heavens. Throwing caution to the wind & trying for Fall 2010 darling baby
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09-04-2009, 11:19 AM
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Again so sorry you even have to be asking this question. I had a natural m/c at about 8 wks along, and it took my hcg about a month to drop back to zero. My RE did advise that I wait at least one AF after that before ttc again. I hope your level drops down quickly. I'm here for you if you have any other questions!
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Jen Me:36 low ovarian reserve, blocked left tube, high FSH, polyps removed twice, MTHFR DH:37 and perfect  kittyTTC since 2002! Tried Clomid- x3IUI April "07- then m/c at 8 wks IUI x3- IVF Sept '08- cancelled due to poor response DE cycle Aug. '09 FET Sept 16 14 frosties try FET again Jan '10
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09-04-2009, 09:37 PM
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Colleen- I am so sorry you are now having to go through all of this.... Pack was right it took me almost 2 months ( 6 1/2 wks. see sig.) It does totally vary from person to person. Jen403 helped me too, and I know LGB and I believe Linda could also share their experiences with beta returning below 5.
A little surprised they are going to make you wait a week and a 1/2 before checking it. Why not see if you can get b/w sooner? My doc. checked it every week. Anyway,thought this thread may give you some others perspective too... HCG levels after miscarriage? How long does this take? I remember searching and searching for this same info. since mine was taking freakin forever to drop! If I recall more info, I'll pass it along. Hang in there honey, I am here too, if you have any other questions. Big hugs to you!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!!  HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!) Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010 ! 
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09-05-2009, 06:01 AM
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Lovemy- I am so sorry you even have to ask. I have had 4 m/c and my RE wanted b/w every 3 days to check levels. It does vary per person but mine were usually 2-3.5 weeks. Hope yours drops quickly!! Good luck to you.
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Karen me: 41, old eggs DH: 39 perfect chlomid - 11/05 -12/05 success- Alexander was born 9/06  TTC round 2: since 3/07 7 chlomid attempts 6/07 chlomid MC 9.5 weeks 11/07 chlomid MC 5.5 weeks 4 IUI attempts 8/08 MC 9 weeks 11/6 ET first IVF MC 7.5 WEEKS IVF FEB 09 BFN Donor ET 6/09 BFN FET 9/10- 2 embies didn't make the thaw  9/17 start bcp/ u/s and sono 10/28 tentative start for calendar 11/18 - ER  11/22 possible ET 
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09-06-2009, 08:11 AM
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I thought I'd share my experience as well. As of Friday, I was finally at 6 and I had my embryoscopy ( a d & c-like procedure, where they only take the pregnancy tissue and leave the lining to shed naturally) about 7 1/2 weeks ago. I have read on the internet 4-8 weeks so I just made it into that category. I was dropping pretty fast at first and then I stalled a little. At one point, I only dropped 5 in a week. I was so disappointed but then I had it checked 5 days later and it had dropped 12 during that time. I have heard that if you stop taking a prenatal vitamin, it can help it drop faster. I don't know why that is but I started taking it every other day and it did seem to help a bit. Sorry that you have to go through this. It's horrible but I am glad you are looking forward to a new cycle again. I think that is the only thing that has helped me was knowing that I can try again. Best of luck to you in the future.
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Stephanie Me (26) Unexplained IF DH (27) Great 05/08 to 11/08- TTC naturally, irregular cycles 2 rounds clomid 50 & 100 mg and cenestin, no response 3/9/09- first RE appointment 4/6/09- Laparoscopy- Everything looks great May 09- first IVF cycle (low stim) Lupron, Dex, Bravelle, Menopur (21 retrieved, 18 mature, 15 fertilized) 5dayET (2 embabies) / 5 made it to freezing first beta 17 hpt faint second beta 50 officially a 6/22 US- saw 1 sac in the right place! 6/29 US- at radiology ctr- no h/b 7/6 US- w/ RE- everything is great 7/10 US- w/ OB- measuring small 7/14 US- back to RE- no growth or h/b 7/15 embryoscopy Betas: 7/24- 1300 checked weekly until 9/9- 3; finally negative FET Oct 13, 09 Betas: 10/20 (6) 10/22 (7) 10/26 (36) 10/28 (180) 11/2 (1500) ectopic 11/6 (740) 11/13 (?) first baby, Kenna sister and cousin (both unmarried and NOT ttc) and SIL got preggo during my *journey* hoping to show them up by having multiples 
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09-15-2009, 10:47 AM
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Well I thought I would update my results in case someone else is going through this right now. I was 10 days past my m/c yesterday and my HCG level was down to 108. I will be rechecked 9/24 so hopefully I will be down to 0 by then.
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Married at age 24 in 1998. Stopped using birth control. After not becoming pregnant for several years I tried Clomid for 3 months with no success. Went to an infertility clinic had a battery of embarrassing tests and tried a round of Clomid another 2 times. Was told I have "bad eggs" and IVF with Egg Donor was the way to go. Quite the shocking news when you are only 31. 2006 I conceived my lovely daughter Reilly Tried again in 2007 & 2008 with the same Egg Donor with no success. Trying again in July 2009 with a different Donor. Total failed DE cycles: 3 July 24 - U/S & BW (again) July 26 - ER - 9 retrieved, only 4 fertilized July 28 -ET - 2 cell embies 8/9 - Beta #1 43 8/11- Beta #2 119 8/18 -Beta #3 5126 8/26 u/s egg sac only 9/3 u/s & TSH level check 9/2 m/c 7.5 weeks 11 weeks for beta to drop to 2 11/22 u/s & bw for FET
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10-03-2009, 10:33 AM
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Well I'm now 30 days past m/c and my hcg is still not zero. I'm down to 19. Will recheck in 2 weeks.
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Married at age 24 in 1998. Stopped using birth control. After not becoming pregnant for several years I tried Clomid for 3 months with no success. Went to an infertility clinic had a battery of embarrassing tests and tried a round of Clomid another 2 times. Was told I have "bad eggs" and IVF with Egg Donor was the way to go. Quite the shocking news when you are only 31. 2006 I conceived my lovely daughter Reilly Tried again in 2007 & 2008 with the same Egg Donor with no success. Trying again in July 2009 with a different Donor. Total failed DE cycles: 3 July 24 - U/S & BW (again) July 26 - ER - 9 retrieved, only 4 fertilized July 28 -ET - 2 cell embies 8/9 - Beta #1 43 8/11- Beta #2 119 8/18 -Beta #3 5126 8/26 u/s egg sac only 9/3 u/s & TSH level check 9/2 m/c 7.5 weeks 11 weeks for beta to drop to 2 11/22 u/s & bw for FET
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10-03-2009, 12:08 PM
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OH Colleen, Honey I feel your frustration and aggravation. Mine did the same thing, seemed to take flippin' forever to get below 5! Hang in there, you are getting closer and closer to that low number!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!! HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!) Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010 !
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11-20-2009, 09:50 PM
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Oh, I'm so glad I found this thread, it's made me feel better already and less like there is something wrong with me. I had a miscarriage Nov 1 at 12 weeks, and 19 days later my hCG was still at 58. The doc is pushing for a D&C but I'm resisting ... I don't need any more procedures. Sounds like my numbers are in the range you all experienced. I'll do another bloodtest on Monday and hope it goes down...
Does anyone know why some people's hCG goes down slower than others? I assume that how far along you are makes a difference. Do the IVF meds have anything to do with why this takes so long? Aaarrgh. So sad and frustrating. I hope you ladies have success with your next steps. I really feel for you - this is very difficult for us all to go through. Good luck!
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me: 40, tubal issues, adhesions. DH: 48, no issues IVF#1: miscarriage at 12 weeks
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Yesterday, 07:11 AM
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Chloe- SO sorry to hear you are going through this too... I hope your numbers dropped alot when you get b/w on Monday. Please do KUP! I am also curious to why some drop fast and others do not (wondering if it has anything to do with how much you bleed or expel???).... It was a frustrating wait for me, but eventually we did get back to zero!
Hoping you will have success on your next go around!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!! HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!) Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010 !
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