Beta Hcg levels after miscarriage?

Question

I had a miscarriage sept 23rd, with a D&C. The fetus died approx sept 4th. I was 12 1/2 weeks pregnant (9 1/2wks when no heartbeat detected) Sept 26th i started my period that lasted for 5 days. Had unprotected sex the 7th and 13th. Period was due Oct 23rd. I took hpt and it came back positive. I went to my OB and they did beta hcg levels. 2 days past when af was due my levels were at 80.8... He wants to do another beta level test on the 1st of November to make sure they are rising and not residual from miscarriage. I thought you would not have AF unless your levels DID drop down to non-pregnant levels? Has anyone gone through this and do you really think it is residual or a totally new pregnancy? I took hpt again tonight, 5 days after level of 80.8 and it still is showing positive. (6 days past af due)Not any lighter and not any darker then positive tests before beta levels. Thanks

Answer 1

I had 5 miscarriages and it usually took about 4-6 weeks after for the HCG to return to normal. You are in that iffy time zone, so it is probably best to look at the next blood test. This should tell you what is going on since the HCG should double every 48 hours or so. Good luck!!!!!!!

Answer 2

it took mine a month after my miscarriage for them to go down