After a theoretically successful fertility treatment that results pregnancy with a RE, how many blood draws for HCG did your RE do and until what level? Curious if there’s a standard in how you’re monitored in the early stages before they do an ultrasound.

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I did 5 IVFs: 4 (unsuccessful) in Canada and 1 (successful) in Europe. All in Canada only measured HCG once after 16 days post transfer. In Europe they were more on top of things and after the transfer I’d go every 2nd day and my meds were adjusted based on my hormone levels. I think that’s what made a difference in my case.

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Thank you 😊. I felt that if I won’t try again I will regret it. But it took all my strength and support of my husband and family and also a few friends.

Mine only did two - the 14 day post ovulation check to confirm pregnancy and two days later to confirm doubling/progression. Then, I had a vaginal ultrasound at 21 days post ovulation that they only scheduled after confirming HcG doubling. This was post-IUI if thats helpful.
I don’t think there’s a standard, bc my friend’s clinic did things a bit differently.

OP- my little guy is 3.5 months old :)

They did once every 4 days out

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