I went to the Dr. on Nov 13th..I was suppose to be 11 weeks pregnant, but the baby was only the size of an 8 week fetus. They did a D&C that night. I was devistated. I went back to the Dr. on Nov 27th for my check up. The Dr said everything looked fine and he gave me the o.k. to start trying again. I went to the Dollar Tree and got some Ovulation tests. I took one the (Nov) 27th, 28, 29th and (Dec)1st. They were positive on the 27th and 28th. It has been 5 weeks and I tested postive on a Clean Blue Easy Digital. I went to the Dr today (12/18/06, exactly 5 weeks from D&C date) and my HCG is at 28.7.....I have to go back for another blood test on Wed (12/20/06) to see if the levels are rising or going down. Can I be pregnant again? or is this just leftover HCG from the last pregnancy. I was not sure since the HCG was so low at 28.7...Thanks for any advice, It's gonna be a long 2 days waiting to see!!
2006-12-18 14:19:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Hcg can stay in your system for up to 6 weeks following the loss of a pregnancy. You are approx. 19 days past ovulation and the median range of hcg at 19dpo is about 303--so your level is very low. Good luck to you and I hope everything turns out good!
2006-12-18 14:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends how high the HCG level was at the time of the D&C (miscarrige). HCG is removed from the body in a 2 level way. Large amounts are removed relatively fast 24-72 hours. Which is followed by a slower removal of the remaining hormone. With most being gone in a couple of weeks.
The rapid half life (time it takes to remove 1/2 of the substance) is 48 hours. The long half life is 2 to 7 days.
Hope the best for you!
2006-12-18 14:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by avg Andy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think once they do a D&C, it isn't very long after that the HCG levels go back to normal. At a 28.7, that's a pretty good sign. But you'll have to wait and see if they increase. Good luck.
2006-12-18 14:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by dmh2105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a D & C done back in the end of febuary. in march i was pregnant again. i got pregnant the week of march 24th. that was my last menstral cycle. and that was four weeks. so yes you can. having a D & C is like having a baby, after you have the baby you can get pregnant right away. and thats the same way with a D&C. Good Luck!!!!
2006-12-18 16:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that 6 weeks after losing a baby or having a d&c that your are extremly fertile.I think there is a really good chance you are pregnant again..good luck to you.
2006-12-18 14:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by amanda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what an HCG is, but u can conceive after a dnc as long as your fertile. 5 weeks is long enough to have a period even after childbirth.
2006-12-18 14:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
guess only your doctor can answer this in a few days and what a horrid waiting game for you - you could look at http://www.pregnancyloss.info/hcg_levels.htm
good luck
2006-12-18 14:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋