HGV levels won’t drop after 5 months

Hi girls, I’m looking for some advise and wondering if anyone else has experienced this…

Jan 31st 2025 found out I was having an ectopic pregnancy.

3rd February -methotrexate

Weekly bloods and levels dropping as they should, however last month levels have gone from 19-20-22 back down to 19 the back up to 23…. But need to be below 15 before I can be discharged.

Had a scan and all clear and am in no pain (not had unprotected sex either) been asked to go back on 13th June for repeated bloods and another scan..

Has anyone else has this? We’re levels wont drop?

Dear Jade,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. Levels can plateau and occasionally rise before they fall. I could not be sure what is causing them to rise this far into treatment but it is good to hear they are following you up with another scan.
Best wishes,
Karen x

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