Repeat Beta didnt exactly double

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Registered: 12-30-2004
Repeat Beta didnt exactly double
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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 8:33pm
I had another beta done today my last one on Sat was 223, Today's was only 409 when it should have been at least 446. The nurse didnt seem to concerned, but I obviously am. Did this happen to anyone else? The nurse said that my progesterone is still above 40 and that if something were really wrong it would start to drop. Unfortunately I didnt find that immensely comforting. Tiff
Tiffany


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Registered: 09-29-2004
Mon, 12-19-2005 - 10:02pm

Tiff,

It didn't happen to me, but I think that has happened to other women on this board. Your numbers were very close to doubling. I think that I read some where they can double between 48-72 hours. Maybe you can have one more done just for your own peace of mind? Sorry I couldn't be of more help to you!

Melissa
12w 3d
EDD 6/30/06
~i~ 9/24/05

Mel

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Registered: 04-17-2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 12:00am

Tiff,

I was paranoid because my betas didn't double in 48 hours. But most online sites say the doubling time is 48-72 hours. You are SO close to a 48 hour doubling time with that number. Some doctors order the test evry 3 days instead of every other day. Probably so women like us don't worry! Your progesterone level is excellent.

Maybe getting another beta done will relieve some of your stress?

Jen


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Registered: 04-05-2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 8:53am

Hi Tiff,


I think your numbers are right on!!

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Registered: 12-30-2004
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 7:14pm
Thanks ladies. I go in for another beta tomorrow and on friday again. So hopefully I will get a good jump. At least my backaches have gotten better. Tiff
Tiffany


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Registered: 12-19-2005
Wed, 12-21-2005 - 11:34am

Tiff~


Sounds like you are doing just fine.

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