u/Dry-Violinist-2179

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HCG Plateau after rising betas

Hi all - pretty sure I’m experience an early loss, but curious of others experiences. I had three really great rising betas, but then within 48 hours my beta essentially stayed the same at 360 (so very early days). I’m on a progesterone protocol from ovulation, which my doctor has upped as my progesterone started falling after the second beta (probably a sign).

But the doctor said to stay optimistic, which I feel is just him covering himself. I guess in case, any positive stories? I’m mostly hoping it goes down so I don’t have to worry about ectopic.

Also, as I’m on so much progesterone (suppositories and injections) is it possible I’d start to physically miscarry before stopping?

This will like be my 3rd loss in about a year, so just feeling a bit shit and looking for any guidance.

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u/Dry-Violinist-2179 — 7 days ago

I’m looking for any success stories or similar experiences because I’m really struggling in limbo right now. I’ve pretty much accepted this is a loss, but my doctor is trying to stay optimistic I guess.

I started progesterone support after ovulation with 800mg Cyclogest daily. My betas/progesterone have been:

Beta 1:
HCG 17.5
Progesterone 77.3 nmol/L

Doctor increased Cyclogest to 1200mg.

Beta 2:
HCG 58.9
Progesterone 65.9

Doctor increased Cyclogest to 1600mg.

Beta 3:
HCG 361
Progesterone 55.1

At this point doctor added Lubion injections.

Beta 4 (48 hours later):
HCG 360
Progesterone 72.9

So my HCG initially rose very strongly and then completely plateaued on the latest draw. My doctor says this is concerning but told me not to lose hope yet and wants another beta on Monday while continuing/increasing progesterone support.

I’m aware this could be a non-viable pregnancy or ectopic, so I’m not looking for false reassurance. I’d just really appreciate hearing from anyone who had:

  • a plateaued beta that later recovered
  • lab error/odd beta patterns
  • successful pregnancies after a concerning beta
  • or honestly even similar outcomes

I’m currently around 4-5 weeks and the waiting is brutal.

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u/Dry-Violinist-2179 — 7 days ago

Hi all - curious if anyone else’s fertility doctor prescribed Lubion in early pregnancy due progesterone levels? I’ve had two two losses in the past, one definitely with low progesterone. My HCG is rising well but my progesterone has gone down and I’m already on 4 cyclogest pessaries a day. This is a natural conception (besides cyclogest from after ovulation) and I feel like I’ve only read about it for ivf. my HCG is growing very well so I’m feeling good there and trying to stay positive. any tips or thoughts appreciated xx

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u/Dry-Violinist-2179 — 10 days ago

Hi all - curious if anyone else’s fertility doctor prescribed Lubion in early pregnancy due progesterone levels? my HCG is rising well but my progesterone has gone down and I’m already on 4 cyclogest pessaries a day. This is a natural conception (besides cyclogest from after ovulation) and I feel like I’ve only read about it for ivf. my HCG is growing very well so I’m feeling good there and trying to stay positive. any tips or thoughts appreciated xx

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u/Dry-Violinist-2179 — 10 days ago

Do I have line eyes? or is something there? it’s in the time frame, but still worried about indent.

Ive had multiple losses over the last year, so guarding my heart.

u/Dry-Violinist-2179 — 17 days ago