PROG (Progesterone) did not increase one week later, but instead decreased

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

After about week 8 of pregnancy, HCG gradually decreases until it reaches a relatively stable level around week 20. Normal reference values: Pregnancy weeks HCG (IU/L) 0.2-1 week 5-50 1-2 weeks 50-500 2-3 weeks 100-5000