Patient's question:
When I went for my prenatal check-up last time, the doctor said my hCG level had risen. I want to know if a rising hCG level always means a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
This requires your careful review of the time. If there is a decrease in hCG levels during early careful examination, it could be considered a miscarriage. However, if it occurs between 8 to 10 weeks with a slight decrease, it may not necessarily be a miscarriage, as after conception, hCG levels typically experience a slight decline after reaching their peak, usually around 8 to 10 weeks. At this stage, it is primarily important to rely on a careful ultrasound examination of the gestational sac.