{"id":784,"date":"2026-01-27T14:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/?p=784"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:37:13","slug":"your-hcg-levels-by-week-and-what-they-might-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/your-hcg-levels-by-week-and-what-they-might-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Your hCG Levels by Week\u2014and What They Might Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jsx-57962216 dek tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">The presence of this hormone is what gives you a positive pregnancy test. But if your hCG levels are climbing or dipping, it may reveal even more about the health of your pregnancy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-865216713 jsx-57962216 save-article-icon-wrapper articleTop\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3787140150 rectangle-button undefined \">\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Pregnancy comes with a slew of new terms and lingo to learn. And given that you probably don\u2019t have a background in obstetrics, it\u2019s understandable to have questions. One medical acronym that may come up early on in your pregnancy is hCG. It stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, and it can give you\u2014and your doctor or midwife\u2014some insight into how your pregnancy is progressing. But what is hCG exactly, and what can your hCG levels by week mean? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"style__StyledJumpLinkNotAligned-sc-too0gc-0 fPHPjO jump-link blush undefined\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"right-section\">\n<div class=\"link tbf_L1d tbf_L2m\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<ul>\n<li>Human chorionic gonadotropin, also known as hCG, is a hormone that\u2019s crucial for supporting pregnancy. It\u2019s usually detectable around two weeks after conception via a blood or urine test<\/li>\n<li>HCG levels will double every to to three days during early pregnancy and peak between weeks 8 and 12 of pregnancy. After 12 weeks, levels will decline as the placenta and progesterone hormone takes over to support the pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Once pregnancy is confirmed, your hCG levels by week won\u2019t be measured, with a few circumstantial exceptions, like in the case of a suspected miscarriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Is hCG?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>At a basic level, human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that supports your pregnancy. \u201cIt\u2019s very important in establishing and maintaining the pregnancy through helping with the placenta and development of the early embryo,\u201d explains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/askdrgreves.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christine Greves<\/a>, MD, an ob-gyn at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women &amp; Babies in Orlando, Florida. And, yes, it may also be what\u2019s driving your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/morning-sickness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">morning sickness<\/a>\u00a0and causing a few other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early pregnancy symptoms<\/a>, according to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/pregnancy-week-by-week\/expert-answers\/nausea-during-pregnancy\/faq-20057917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Initially, hCG is secreted to help maintain the corpus luteum\u2014a collection of cells that make the uterus a healthy place for pregnancy, notes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/expert-biographies\/julie-a-lamppa-cnm-rn\/bio-20123370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Julie Lamppa<\/a>, APRN, CNM, a certified nurse-midwife at the Mayo Clinic. Eventually, your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/what-does-the-placenta-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">placenta<\/a>\u2014the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby\u2014will take over progesterone production and hCG levels by week will dip (more on that below).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>When Is hCG Detectable During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>The body starts producing the hCG hormone about 10 to 11 days after you conceive, says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcm.edu\/people-search\/kjersti-aagaard-17012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kjersti Aagaard<\/a>, MD, PhD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. \u201cIts claim to fame is that it\u2019s the hormone that\u2019s detected on both urine and blood pregnancy tests,\u201d she says. When measuring hCG levels, your doctor will refer to something called beta hCG levels. In a nutshell, beta hCG levels note the exact amount of the pregnancy hormone in a person\u2019s blood, while qualitative hCG simply measures whether or not the pregnancy hormone is present in the blood, explains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drsherry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sherry Ross<\/a>, MD, an ob-gyn and women\u2019s sexual health expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-4124765189 fixed-width-d\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>So when is hCG detectable during pregnancy?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/best-pregnancy-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urine pregnancy tests<\/a>\u00a0can identify hCG levels when they reach 20 to 50 milli-international units\/mL (mIU\/mL), while blood tests are positive at 5 milli-international units\/mL, Lamppa says. That typically translates to getting a positive urine pregnancy test around the time your period is due. \u201cIt usually takes about two weeks after conception for hCG to be high enough in your urine to be detected,\u201d Greves notes. For a blood test, the hCG hormone is usually detectable 10 days after [conception].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>If you\u2019re anxiously waiting for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/positive-pregnancy-test-now-what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive pregnancy test result<\/a>, try taking a test early in the day. In general, \u201cfirst morning urine is recommended because it\u2019s when the urine is the most concentrated, and therefore lower [hCG] levels can be detected more quickly,\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/find-a-doctor\/melissa-goist-md-16110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Melissa Goist<\/a>, MD, an ob-gyn from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. If you get a negative, you can wait and try again. In a healthy pregnancy, hCG levels tend to double every 48 to 72 hours in the early days and weeks of pregnancy, according to Ross and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/hcg-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">American Pregnancy Association<\/a>\u00a0(APA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 jsx-2755309761 quote ugc fixed-width-d\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-box\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-copy\">\n<p>I had an at-home pregnancy test and was scheduled for an ultrasound at 7 weeks. I had typical pregnancy labs at that appointment\u2014no hCG levels were drawn because I hadn\u2019t had any concerning symptoms, and there was a clear intrauterine pregnancy with a strong heartbeat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_name\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.thebump.com\/discussion\/12780217\/progesterone-and-hcg-levels\">nolie85<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_title\">\n<p>The Bump community forums member<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Normal Levels of hCG by Week of Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that levels of hCG typically only increase until a certain point in your pregnancy. According to experts, hCG will peak sometime between weeks 8 and 12, before starting to decrease. But why do hCG levels begin to fall during this time? It\u2019s because your placenta has developed enough to take over and can start supplying progesterone to your pregnancy to help it progress, Lamppa explains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-405700876 in-article-ad\">\n<div class=\"space-holder\">Until then, while there\u2019s a range of hCG levels that doctors expect to see during certain parts of your pregnancy, everyone\u2019s numbers\u2014and normal hCG levels by week\u2014are a bit different. This is due to the number of trophoblastic cells, which are cells that help your developing embryo attach to your uterus, protect your embryo and form part of your placenta, Goist says. The exact number is different with each pregnancy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>hCG Levels By Week Chart<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Standard hCG levels charts show what hCG levels by week can look like during the first trimester. Of course, take this information with a grain of salt. \u201cClinically speaking, as providers, we don\u2019t even look at these [charts], nor depend upon them,\u201d Lamppa says, noting that hCG levels in pregnancy are just too subjective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2998716887 imageWrapper fixed-width-d\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1598240284 jsx-2422006301 lazyImgContainer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jsx-1598240284 jsx-2422006301 jsx-2998716887 atomImage lazy-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/6m9bd13t776q\/JI6rqWs5cNYudj6HeQfx7\/0d234a8be61c119da59f6c53eeef7574\/hcg_levels_by_week_chart.png?fm=webp&amp;q=75\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/6m9bd13t776q\/JI6rqWs5cNYudj6HeQfx7\/0d234a8be61c119da59f6c53eeef7574\/hcg_levels_by_week_chart.png?fm=webp&amp;q=75\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1598240284 jsx-2422006301 photoCreditContainer tbf_B4d tbf_B4m\">Image:\u00a0<span class=\"jsx-1598240284 jsx-2422006301 grey\">The Bump<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<h3>Normal hCG levels by week for twins<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>In a twin, triplet or other multiples pregnancy, hCG levels by week will typically be higher than they are for a singleton pregnancy, Ross says. However, since hCG ranges for pregnant people vary so much, it can be difficult to pinpoint what\u2019s considered \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Calculating hCG Levels: Why Do Doctors Do It?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Once a pregnancy test turns positive, there\u2019s usually no reason to assess beta hCG level. \u201cThe overwhelming majority of pregnancies will never have a reason to check this,\u201d says Aagaard. There are a few specific scenarios where your beta hCG levels might need to be checked, though. \u201cThese include situations where we\u2019re trying to decipher whether a very early pregnancy is developing normally in the uterus, or if there\u2019s a risk of an inevitable miscarriage,\u201d Aagaard says. \u201cTo decipher this, we have to measure the beta hCG twice, two to three days apart.\u201d Basically, the first level gives your doctor a baseline, while the second helps them determine if hCG is rising as expected or declining prematurely. The latter could indicate a potential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/miscarriage-symptoms-signs-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pregnancy loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Lamppa adds that if there\u2019s the suspicion of an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/ectopic-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ectopic pregnancy<\/a>\u00a0(when implantation occurs outside of the uterus), measuring hCG level can be revealing. Of course, a hCG blood test alone isn\u2019t diagnostic, and an ultrasound is necessary to confirm, per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9687-ectopic-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Another scenario that might warrant more thorough testing of your hCG levels in pregnancy? If you\u2019ve conceived through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/ivf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in-vitro fertilization<\/a>\u00a0(IVF), your doctor might monitor your levels more closely, says Lamppa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of Rising hCG Levels<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>The hCG hormone may be to blame for your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/morning-sickness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">morning sickness<\/a>\u00a0and other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early pregnancy signs<\/a>. Ross notes some symptoms of rising hCG levels by week include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/fatigue-during-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/sore-boobs-during-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breast tenderness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/dizziness-during-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dizziness<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Food\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/pregnancy-cravings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cravings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Intestinal changes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/frequent-urination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Increased urinary frequency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 jsx-2755309761 quote ugc fixed-width-d\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-box\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-copy\">\n<p>My doctor was concerned about how high my hCG levels were, so she wanted to do one more draw. She advised me that if it only increased a little, she wouldn&#8217;t be too concerned. But they almost doubled! I&#8217;m worried this is a molar or ectopic pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_name\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.thebump.com\/discussion\/12779265\/dr-worried-about-high-hcg-levels\">mommyjenkay11<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_title\">\n<p>The Bump community member<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Do High hCG Levels Mean?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>According to Greves, if you\u2019re pregnant with twins or multiples, your hCG levels by week may be higher than if you were having a singleton. (But a high hCG level doesn\u2019t automatically mean you\u2019re expecting more than one baby\u2014again, levels of hCG can vary by person and pregnancy.) In fact, Lamppa says high hCG levels can be normal with a singleton pregnancy or a multifetal one. They can also happen with an ectopic or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/molar-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">molar pregnancy<\/a>, which are nonviable. In certain cases, high hCG levels can also suggest certain types of cancers, Ross notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Lower hCG Levels Mean?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>It\u2019s true that early on, declining hCG levels by week could mean a pregnancy isn\u2019t developing properly or suggest an ectopic pregnancy or loss. On the flip side, lower levels could also suggest \u201can early healthy pregnancy,\u201d Ross notes. It could be \u201c[normal] based on how far the pregnancy has advanced,\u201d Lamppa adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Suffice it to say, don\u2019t panic if you learn your hCG levels are on the low side\u2014it might not mean anything, Aagaard says. She adds that, for this reason, doctors and midwives don\u2019t typically check beta hCG levels unless it\u2019s deemed necessary. \u201cIt most commonly leads to more testing and increased anxiety,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 jsx-2755309761 quote ugc fixed-width-d\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-box\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 content-copy\">\n<p>There were concerns about my HCG in my early pregnancy and now I have an amazing almost 3-year-old!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_name\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.thebump.com\/discussion\/12778992\/hcg-not-doubling\">knottieedb9c33a03a1bdf2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2755309761 author_title\">\n<p>The Bump community member<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Can You Do Anything to Increase hCG Levels?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>It\u2019s natural to want to do everything you can do to maintain a healthy pregnancy, and it\u2019s scary knowing that declining hCG in early pregnancy might mean an impending miscarriage. Unfortunately, since the hormone is produced and controlled by the body, there\u2019s really nothing you can do to raise (or lower) your hCG levels during pregnancy, Ross says. This is one of those things you simply can\u2019t control.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles__StyledAskedQuestionsWrap-sc-1y4febe-0 kYotvI faq-section\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"item-box\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">What hCG level indicates pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>According to Ross, \u201cHCG levels above 25 milli-international units\/mL indicate pregnancy.\u201d Monitoring these levels along with performing an ultrasound can help confirm a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">What hCG level indicates miscarriage?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"q-toggle\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>Experts don\u2019t point to a certain hCG level to indicate miscarriage. Instead, Ross notes that hCG levels that are low\u2014or even rising irregularly\u2014may suggest a possible miscarriage, especially when accompanied by other symptoms like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/vaginal-bleeding-and-spotting-during-pregnancy\">vaginal bleeding<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/cramps-during-early-pregnancy\">cramping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">What is a normal hCG level when not pregnant?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"q-toggle\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>Again, this measurement will vary from person to person. But for people who aren\u2019t pregnant, normal hCG levels are generally below 5 mIU\/mL, Ross says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">Will hCG levels be higher depending on baby\u2019s sex?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"q-toggle\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>According to Ross, baby\u2019s biological sex has no effect on hCG levels in pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">At what hCG level can you see baby\u2019s heartbeat?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"q-toggle\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>\u201cThe hCG level to first see a baby\u2019s heartbeat on a transvaginal ultrasound is around 10,000 m IU\/ml,\u201d Ross notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"question-box\">\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">Can stress affect hCG levels during pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"q-toggle\">\n<div class=\"styles__StyledAskedQuestionsWrap-sc-1y4febe-0 kYotvI faq-section\">\n<div class=\"item-box\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"ask-box is-show\">\n<div class=\"jsx-197994470 ask-text tbf_B1d tbf_B2m\">\n<p>While hCG levels in pregnancy aren\u2019t affected by maternal stress, they are affected by other lifestyle factors, such as dehydration and drug use, Ross notes. \u201cLevels can also be present for those taking other antidepressants, antipsychotics and medical conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, bowels, stomach, pancreas, lungs and skin,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<h2>To Sum it Up<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \">\n<p>Determining whether your hCG levels by week are normal can be confusing, especially since there isn\u2019t a medically accepted standard. Basically, if your provider isn\u2019t concerned with this, you should be either! Of course, don\u2019t hesitate to ask any and all questions, especially if they\u00a0<em>are<\/em>\u00a0keeping tabs on your levels of hCG. Otherwise, experts say it\u2019s not something you need to think twice about.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-671273217 jsx-2157876970 atomText tbf_B1d tbf_B2m tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:px-10 tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:list-disc tw:[&amp;&gt;ul]:space-x-4 \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The presence of this hormone is what gives you a positive pregnancy test. But if your hCG levels are climbing or dipping, it may reveal even more about the health of your pregnancy. Pregnancy comes with a slew of new terms and lingo to learn. And given that you probably don\u2019t have a background in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=784"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":785,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784\/revisions\/785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portfolio.zenkoders.com\/ai-powered\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}