HCG levels

[Shireen1]

Hi everyone!

My HCG levels are 196 U/l on 9dp5dt. Is this a good number?

I have been reading your posts for few years now but never posted myself.

I started my fertility journey in 2018. I am single so it was with a donor sperm.

It is only after the first IUI that I learned my uterine lining is on a thin side due to uterine embolisation I had in 2013 for several fibroids. At the time, doctors who did the embolisation claimed it would not influence my fertility chances.

After IUI, I had 2 fresh transfers and 4 FET - always with 5AA or 5AB embryos. None of them resulted in a positive test.

After 2 fresh and 2 FET I changed the clinic. New doctor suggested hysteroscopy. They corrected my heart shaped uterus. I did ERA test twice. I needed extra day of progesterone. I was certain that it will be a success after that and I was devastated when it did not work.

On the last 3 FETs, I used vaginal viagra, trental, vitamin E, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega3, L arginine. I am vegetarian so I also took protein shakes. My lining never went above 5 mm. Previous clinic suggested surrogacy but I cannot support that financially and I do not want to do it in countries where surrogates are not well taken care of.

On this FET we added 14 days antibiotics, PRP three times in 7 days and prednisone 10 mg. I also did acupuncture, fertility massage, and got a TENS machine to use on certain acupuncture points and vaginally (I know it’s a lot).

Before the ET doctor checked my lining and it was 4,6mm . My progesterone levels were low so he added shots after the transfer. I did not have much hope this time. As you all know it’s a difficult road and even more so when you walk it alone.

Today is my 9dp5dt and I had zero symptoms. This was the first time I did not do HPT. I did not want to get disappointed.

So you can imagine my shock when my HCG came back 196! Only than I did HPT to finally see that line!

Thank you for reading. I know this is only the beginning and there are many unknowns but I also wanted to give hope to those of you with thin lining. Do not give up!

[MammaMia86]

I am no expert, but I can tell you what my doctor told me, if it is higher that 50 is positive. I know the levels in each woman can vary so the best thing is to check with your doctor, but it's sounds like good news to me😉

[Shireen1 in reply to MammaMia86]

Thank you! Doctor just responded telling me they did total HCG and I need beta HCG. So I’ll have to do that one tomorrow. He still thinks it will be a positive. A bit nervous now.

[MammaMia86 in reply to Shireen1]

Cross fingers 🤞 tomorrow you can do a happy dance xx

[Millbanks]

Congratulations!! Such an amazing journey you’ve had. My clinic says they like it to be over 100 on day 9 so it’s looking good for you my lovely. Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy xxx

[Shireen1 in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you my dear. I hope the second blood test will confirm it.

[IVFat40]

Such wonderful news, congratulations!

[LSandJ]

Wooop!!! I was reading your post thinking it was building up to more disappointment and despair. I was so delighted to see your outcome!! 😁😁😁😁

[Shireen1 in reply to LSandJ]

Thank you. I am actually still afraid to get excited. Even my IVF doctor and nurse were “surprised but very happy”

[Jana483]

I think it's a good number and what matter is the doubling after 48 hours, congrats!

With my first pregnancy my hcg was 136 at 12dp3dt (she's now a very active 2 years old)

My second pregnancy hcg was 270 at 11dp3dt that my doctor thought I might be carrying twins but I am carrying a singleton.

[Shireen1 in reply to Jana483]

Thank you! It’s always good to hear reassurances from those who went through it.