HCG raise post MTX 7 day

Hi I was diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy 8th January. And took injection on 14th January.

08 Jan - 810

12 Jan - 537 HCG

14 Jan - 404 (took MTX injection)

18 Jan - 300

22 Jan - 334

My HCG has raised 34 unit I am so worried ultrasound was fine the mass is still there measuring 2.1 x 2.2 cm no fluid just a thin mass. I don’t have any symptoms just little bearable pain on and off.

Dear Ayesha,

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

We do hear from women who have an odd spike in hCG levels or levels that plateau for a while before settling with expectant management and medical management with methotrexate. It is difficult to predict how quickly our levels will fall and for some, it can take up to 3 months.

Unfortunately I am not trained to advise why your levels are increasing slightly, I presume your doctors are going to complete further tests soon.

We would advise on not doing any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise and whilst I do not wish to alarm you, please seek urgent medical advice with any worsening pain or bleeding or you feel dizzy and unwell.

Sending much love,

Karen x

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Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply. My dr said wait for 4 days then again my HCG will be checked I hope it will drop now.

This is weird but I just want to know will orgasm contraction is bad in this situation? I am hyper active in my sexual desires. Last night I was so horny met my husband after 17 days. My urge to masturbate was so high but I was afraid if this contraction harmful for my ectopic treatment.