Question about my Beta Number...

samcbrick

Okay, So I had my Beta done today so the Dr. can try to date the Pregnancy, because they are still unsure due to my prev. 2 m/c. And my Beta came back at 20,200!!! Okay, So, does that mean multiples or does that mean that I am farther along than I thought.... HELP!!!

 

Thank you !!

greengirl0909

Without another set to compare it to, that number can mean a lot of things.  From my knowledge, that seems to fall in the normal range for a single pregnancy, but every person is different.  What did your doctor say about it? When will you test again?

samcbrick

They sched. me for an u/s to figure out if it is one or more.... This is all making my head spin!

greeneyed_bride

You can't tell a whole lot from a single beta hcg reading. That's why doctors usually schedule two tests 48 hours apart (to see if they're doubling normally.) What's "normal" varies widely from one pregnancy to another.

Mary Susan and Chris

I haven't had a BETA test yet. Is this normal? My first appointment is with my ob/gyn's nurse on Aug 4th for blood work. Then I have an u/s appt on the 9th with my DR. THis is my first and I am a high risk due to my age. Just wondering since I am seeing that you are about the same point in your pregnancy that I am.

samcbrick

I had a beta done to help date my preg. They are unsure of where I could be due to my previous m/c. I am also high risk due to my RA, and my Lupus....  But, I really just take everything day by day and listen to everything my Dr. says!

jenskurn

I was 4,500 at 5wks 2days, so if you double that every 48 hours, at 6 wks I would be right around there.  I think its in the normal range. 

diana.filipi

I concur that the normal range is SO large that that one beta number doesn't tell much.  Once you have the second number you would know your doubling rate.  The u/s will be much more effective at aging the pregnancy.

To the pp that asked about the beta test.  A beta draw isn't usually done unless there is a reason.  A normal pregnancy conceived naturally with no concerns usually won't have one as there isn't any need.