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1st Blood Work...worried

tml0t21tml0t21 member
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I believe that I am a little over 5 weeks. Initial blood work came back and my progesterone was 12 and HCG was 687. Dr. said numbers are a little low and started me on a progesterone supplement. Will do more blood work tomorrow. Anyone else have low numbers like this
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Re: 1st Blood Work...worried

  • shara3333shara3333 member

    Your HCG seems fine to me, it's really more important that it double within 48-72 hours. (So hopefully your blood draw wasn't done today, otherwise tomorrow is too soon).  Progesterone seems low and that's what your doc is trying to help with supp

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  • shelfrgg25shelfrgg25 member

    The HCG may a bit low but the real issue is the progesterone.  I confirmed my pregnancy at 5w2d and my hcg was high, but my progesterone was only an 8.  I was put on the suppositories and then two days later I had doubled.  Progesterone

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  • tml0t21tml0t21 member
    Doctor called today and numbers doubled! Very happy!
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