I confirmed my natural m/c this morning based on my hcg counts (I had been bleeding heavy for several days). I'm wondering how quickly I should the hcg levels to get to zero. I didn't have a frame of reference when she told me my hcg levels today, I just knew that going down was a bad sign. Having read some posts here, it seems as though my levels were very low to begin withn. My levels on 9/26 were 360, and on 9/29 were 185. I was approx 6 1/2 weeks.
So I guess I have a couple questions:
Any thoughts on how long until zero?
Does getting to zero quickly mean that AF will come sooner?
Is it OK to have sex if I've stopped bleeding? It seems like protection is suggested at this point too?
Thanks everyone! Hugs!
Re: HcG Levels Question
Of course every women is different, but it took my body about 4 weeks to go from 460-33-13-0. I ovulated a few days after
I got to 0 (same as a few others who've shared stories w/me), and about 2 weeks after 0 I got my period.
My Dr said DH and I could have sex after I stopped bleeding and if I felt ready. Most people are told 2 weeks. Yes, protection is suggested because Docs usually advise waiting 1-3 cycles after m/c (depends on nat m/c vs. D&C/E).
That's about all I was able to cobble together - hope it helps!
good luck & take care
And I'm very sorry for your loss. ((hugs))
On the sex front, I believe there are concerns with infection if your cervix is not closed, so you may want to ask your doctor. Protection is up to you. For your sanity, it will be easier to date the pregnancy if you have the date of your last menstrual period, but I don't know that there is any medical reason to wait. Some docs say it is okay to try again right away, others advise waiting one to three cycles. Ours advised waiting one.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Last Monday my hcg ws 160ish. This past Monday is was 9. I should be 0 by the end of the week I would guess. It is kind of surprising on how SLOW it takes to drop. Hurry up already so I can get started on my TTC journey.