Did anyone’s hcg rate of decrease speed up?

Did anyone have a significant slow down in their rate of decrease which sped up again?

My numbers have been as follows:

12/11. 4661 and shot

12/15. 6481

12/18. 5664

12/20 shot

12/21. 4225

12/27. 1855

01/03. 786

01/10–459

01/17–279

For the first couple of tests after the second shot, it was dropping by 56-57%. Then last week the rate dropped to 41%, this week it dropped to 39%. If it stays at that rate it will be another 7 weeks before I get to a level less than 10. I’m trying to manage my expectations here. Any info would be appreciated.

Dear Amandat8,

I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,

I am afraid it is difficult to predict how long it will take for your hormone levels reach non-pregnant levels. As we are all individual, our bodies respond differently to the drug and it depends on factors like how high levels reached and our unique physiology. What I can say is that it can take a number of weeks and, while it can take some time, it is not as invasive a procedure as surgery. It is also encouraging that your levels are falling steadily although I appreciate that it can be a drawn out process. Also, in terms of chances of future successful pregnancies, studies do not show a significant difference between treatment routes, whether surgical, medical using methotrexate or expectant management (allowing time for the body to resolve the pregnancy itself).

Sending much love,

Karen x


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