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Are betas supposed to double in 48hrs?

MissLMSMissLMS member
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I had my betas tested on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. They were 5,395. (At 5w2d.)

Then, I had the second set today, at around noon, and they were 8,272. They didn't double. But, my OB said they looked good, that they didn't have "time to double."

I'm confused. I thought they were supposed to double in 48 hours? Is it ok, as long as they are increasing?

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Re: Are betas supposed to double in 48hrs?

  • shaysmom05shaysmom05 member
    They can take 48 to 72 hours to double. Also, I'm not sure of the number, but at a certain point, they don't double for 96 hours or so. If your doc seemed happy, I would just go with it. :)
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  • Scout05Scout05 member

    They stop doubling when they are that high. The draw was only to see if they increased, I would think.

    If your OB isn't worried, generally speaking, then try not to let yourself worry.

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  • pennynjonpennynjon
    From what I have read and been told today, it takes longer for them to double once you reach 6,000. HTH
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  • Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.comJessicaanne_1@yahoo.com
    I think those are great numbers nothing to worry about. Congrats!
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  • MissLMSMissLMS member

    Thanks ladies. Somehow I always find something to worry over regardless. I'm going to try to stay calm now until the first u/s.

    Thanks again!

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  • PinkGirlInCaliPinkGirlInCali member
    Doubling time is 48-72 hours but it slows down significantly as you come to an end of your 5th week.
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  • WormandElizabethWormandElizabeth member
    Mine were 8,000 something or other and then 11,000 something or other 48 hours later and we have been progressing right along. As others have said once they reach a certain point they don't necessarily double anymore. If your doctor is happy with it then you should be too! Congrats!
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