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, a slight decrease does not necessarily indicate a miscarriage, as after conception, hCG levels naturally decline slightly after reaching their peak, typically around 8 to 10 weeks. At this stage, it is primarily important to rely on a careful ultrasound examination of the gestational sac.