What Does A Beta HCG Level Of 0.20 MIU/ml Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

Question: Hi doctor,
My cycle is irregular(approx 35 days). In past, i had missed 2-3 periods also. My question is -
My last period was on 8th Nov, 2016. We had unprotected sex on 29th Nov, 2016. In December, I had no periods. So I did 3 home pregnancy test on December 16, 24, 27 which were all negative. To confirm this, I did first HCG beta blood test on 24th January, that was also negative(<1.20 miu). so consulted with an obGyn on 25th January, who gave me deviry 10 mg for 5 days to start my period. Then just to reconfirm, I did another HCG beta blood test on 1st January 2017, my level is 0.20 miu, which was also negative. I started withdrawal bleeding on 5th January, and it continues bleeding till 9th January, 2017. So is there any chances of pregnancy in my case??

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy according to your history

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
SINCE your beta hcg was within normal limits there is no chance of pregnancy. you also had a withdrawal bleed with progesterone,so nothing to worry.
Now get a hormonal analysis and an ultrasound scan to rule out PCOD or other causes of prolonged periods.
Hope my answer helps you.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (7 hours later)

I did second beta HCG blood test after 31 days of unprotected sex. The result is only 0.20 miu. So can i trust this blood test or it is too early for test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no chances of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If the lab and test can be reliable ,YOU are not pregnant.
If you are suspicious ,get an ultrasound scan .
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D