Hi Fishies, I’m 32yrs old and went with IVF due to male factor. I had 5AA t/f(modified FET) on 11/07, today (11/16)I had blood work, nurse told HCG level is: 168.5, and will be checking again on 11/18, to see if HCG is raising. Is this good value? This is my first time IVF , little worried but again not keeping many hopes and become depressed I’d something goes wrong. Meanwhile trying to stay positive as well.

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Initial value is fine. What you’re hoping for is to see it double for the next test

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Yep, got the second beta today and it’s not doubled completely but got 301, first one is 168

Anything above 25 is good. Congrats!

I just went through this and let me tell you it's always something to worry about - the tests doubling, then seeing a heartbeat on ultrasound. Seems like the worrying never ends for people who have had fertility troubles. I had 3 blood tests every 2 days and the third test almost doubled but didn't and I was freaking out. 9 weeks now and so far so good.

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I had my first beta today and I got 41, the clinica told me to be cautiously optimistic. I read online that above 25 is good…I am freaking out!

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