On Tuesday 18.9.18 i had bleeding and cramps so went to a&e they did bloods and ny hcg level was 843 so they sent me home then on friday 21.9.18 i had a blood test and it had only rose to 844 told me tk come back so sunday 23.9.18 it had rose to 889 then today it had rose to over 1500.
just wondered if anyone else had had anything similar when having an ectopic as theh still havent confirmed it just labelled it as pregnancy of a unknown location. Thanks gor any help
Dear Susie-J,
I am so sorry to hear you are going through this, it is such a difficult and confusing time.
It is important to understand that Pregnancy of unknown location - (PUL) is not a diagnosis; it is a label given until the final location of the pregnancy can be identified with certainty. In the event of a PUL, blood will be taken to measure serum progesterone and hCG and the hCG test repeated 48 hours later. Dr’s usually carry out a transvaginal (internal) scan, to find the location of the pregnancy. You have not mentioned that you have been offered any scans, if you haven’t, I would ask your Dr’s as to why they haven’t offered you a scan and if they are planning to do so.
Until the location of the pregnancy is known definitively or the serum hormone levels have decreased to below pregnancy levels, there is a risk of complications associated with an as yet undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, for every 100 pregnancies labelled as a PUL about 10 will subsequently be found to be ectopic; but not all of these will need treatment. If treatment is required, (methotraxate injection or surgery) this will depend on the results of blood tests and scans and I would discuss this further with you Dr.
Can I also remind you that if you experience any shoulder tip pain, worsening abdominal pain, bleeding or feel dizzy and unwell, please seek urgent medical advice.
We would gently remind you to not undertake any strenuous exercise or lifting or housework while your hCG levels are dropping. While I do not want to alarm you, there remains the risk of rupture even with low or declining hCG levels. You should not resume exercise until your hCG levels are falling consistently and are in the low 100s.
I am sorry that I cannot provide you with more precise details but I hope all becomes much clearer over the forthcoming blood tests and scans.
We are here for you for as long as you need,
Sending much love,
Karen x
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