IUI and hCG

lin8513

Hi ladies! I had my first IUI July 9th. My first hCG test was July 24th at 10 am. My hCG was 63. Positive! Yay! My progesterone level was 10. My doctor wants it to be >20. I started progesterone suppositories twice a day.

Then I had another hCG level drawn July 26th at 7:30 am-not quite 48 hours later. My level was only 115- it didn't double. My progesterone was also only 12.5. They added a progesterone pill to my regimen. My doctors office told me that when the hCG doesn't double after two days, they question whether it is a viable pregnancy. I feel devestated and confused. I keep telling myself..."it wasn't quite 48 hours..."

I go for another hCG on July 29th at 7 am-72 hrs later. I am so scared. Anyone have a similar situation? What was the outcome?

Ruthie04

I'm so sorry for all of this stress! I have no thoughts on the progesterone levels, as my RE puts all patients on them as part of their protocol. They never even told me mine. As far as the HCG levels, my RE only looked for a 60% rise in 48 hours with a total doubling in 72. My nurse even told me to stop listening to all the "48 hours stuff you see all over the Internet."

Fx for a sticky LO! Hoping for the best possible outcome!

Dragonfly1226

Doubling time should be between 48-72 hours. Your doubling time was 51.83 hours. You are well within normal range. (You can find a calculator online here: https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/beta_doubling_calculator.php) Early pregnancy is so scary and anything could happen but I don't think those numbers are bad at all! Maybe your doctor is just being cautious. Congratulations on your BFP!

lin8513

Thank you so much for your replies. My stomach has been in knots ever since they told me that. You all made me feel so much better!

TJ1979

I agree with dragonfly. Also, I think I heard that progesterone supps don't show up in your blood but they are still doing the job. Congrats and GL!