I went for a checkup with my OB last friday and there is a chance that I am pregnant in my left tube. My hcg levels were tested 3x s and keep doubling. My ob seen a mass in my tube and a very small mass in my uterus. Is it possible to have an ectopic pregnancy and have doubing levels? Thank you Erin
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
HI, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your concern. Beta HCG level that shows doubling in consecutive readings .. may not be a distinctive sign to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. There is usually history of pain in one side of abdomen/ slight bleeding in case the pregnancy is ectopic... These are alarming signs & once experienced, the trans vaginal USG is indicated for diagnosis. Your USG with a mass in tube & another small mass in uterus is a bit confusing, you should proceed for follow up USG for confirmed result. Thanks.
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Is It Possible To Have An Ectopic Pregnancy?
HI, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your concern. Beta HCG level that shows doubling in consecutive readings .. may not be a distinctive sign to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. There is usually history of pain in one side of abdomen/ slight bleeding in case the pregnancy is ectopic... These are alarming signs & once experienced, the trans vaginal USG is indicated for diagnosis. Your USG with a mass in tube & another small mass in uterus is a bit confusing, you should proceed for follow up USG for confirmed result. Thanks.