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Expert: Deborah - 7/22/2008


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I am trying to get pregnant again after an abortion at 7 weeks, four weeks ago.I had two blood tests yesterday to check for hcg levels. The first one, taken at about 10.30 am was aparantly negative but the one taken later on at about 2 pm measured 9.Could I be pregnant again?

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Dear Samantha,

It appears that you may very well be pregnant again.  Although an hcg level of 9 is below the level of pregnancy, it is encouraging that the results are trending up, from a "negative" to a "9", in just a few hours.  According to some sources, if your hcg levels double within 48 hours, that is a positive sign of pregnancy.

When is your next test scheduled?  Some doctors consider a "20" or higher to be a positive pregnancy result.  Ask your doctor what level he/she considers to be positive.  

If you would like to read a discussion by women trying to get pregnant about this very subject, please follow this link:

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/QA/answers-blood_test_accuracy/


You should not have any problem getting pregnant after an abortion.  

Best wishes,

Deb

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I can answer questions about embryonic and fetal development as well as questions about the abortion procedure itself from personal experience and those of many friends and relatives. I can also help to distinguish fact from fiction myth vs. reality. I can also help with debate questions.

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