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What Does Late Conception Mean?
Question: hi doc,
i am XXXXXXX my LMP was 13th sept. when i missed my period on 13-14th oct then on 17th oct i did blood pregnancy test for accuracy as i have history of two miscarriages. my report showed beta-HCG level as 4.68 mIU/mL. then i did UPT on 25th oct which came positive. today again i repeated UPT which was positive. my doc says i might have conceived late. what does late conception mean and also i wanted to know how long i have been pregnant..is there any risk to my baby??
i am XXXXXXX my LMP was 13th sept. when i missed my period on 13-14th oct then on 17th oct i did blood pregnancy test for accuracy as i have history of two miscarriages. my report showed beta-HCG level as 4.68 mIU/mL. then i did UPT on 25th oct which came positive. today again i repeated UPT which was positive. my doc says i might have conceived late. what does late conception mean and also i wanted to know how long i have been pregnant..is there any risk to my baby??
Brief Answer:
Should be confirmed with a sonogram.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. XXXXXXX
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In the current scenario, I would recommend a repeat test of serum beta-hCG for serial titres after a trans-vaginal sonogram to identify the gestation sac and see the viability. Doubling titres every 2-3 days suggest good progress of the pregnancy. Detection of fetal viability and a corresponding gestational age suggest healthy fetus.
Though a beta-hCG value less than 5 does not suggest pregnancy, since the urine test became positive subsequently, it is better to err on the positive side.
If you have always had regular 28-30 day cycles, it is unlikely that you may have conceived late; it means that you could have ovulated later in the cycle and hence conceived late.
With a past history of miscarriages, it is ideal to be cautious early on to help plan further management. Please consult a specialist in high risk pregnancy to help monitor your condition and go through the regular protocol of investigations. Please continue with the prenatal vitamins. Take adequate rest, avoid stressful activity including intercourse and eat healthy.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Should be confirmed with a sonogram.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. XXXXXXX
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In the current scenario, I would recommend a repeat test of serum beta-hCG for serial titres after a trans-vaginal sonogram to identify the gestation sac and see the viability. Doubling titres every 2-3 days suggest good progress of the pregnancy. Detection of fetal viability and a corresponding gestational age suggest healthy fetus.
Though a beta-hCG value less than 5 does not suggest pregnancy, since the urine test became positive subsequently, it is better to err on the positive side.
If you have always had regular 28-30 day cycles, it is unlikely that you may have conceived late; it means that you could have ovulated later in the cycle and hence conceived late.
With a past history of miscarriages, it is ideal to be cautious early on to help plan further management. Please consult a specialist in high risk pregnancy to help monitor your condition and go through the regular protocol of investigations. Please continue with the prenatal vitamins. Take adequate rest, avoid stressful activity including intercourse and eat healthy.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
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