HCG is chorionic gonadotropin. Under normal circumstances, the HCG value in women's bodies will significantly increase after 9-13 days of pregnancy. Therefore, HCG can also be used as one of the ways to monitor early pregnancy. At different stages of pregnancy, the doubling of HCG values follows a certain pattern. So, how can HCG values double normally?
Under normal circumstances, the HCG level should be higher than 2500IU/L after pregnancy, and the rate of HCG doubling varies from person to person. Generally, it doubles in two days, but it doubles faster in the early stages of pregnancy and slows down in the later stages of pregnancy. At 4 weeks, the HCG should be greater than 400, while at 5 weeks, the HCG should be greater than 4000. By the 6th week, the HCG value has exceeded 10000. Generally speaking, the 6-week HCG should not be lower than 10000, otherwise it is considered low.
The HCG value can determine whether a pregnant woman has an abnormal pregnancy. From the 9th to the 11th day of pregnancy, the rate of increase of β - hCG value in the blood can be detected. It is normal for the β - hCG value to increase twice every two days. If the β - hCG value increases continuously for two times and the rate slows down, it should be considered as embryonic abnormality or ectopic pregnancy.
Before undergoing an HCG test, pregnant women should have a regular schedule, avoid vigorous exercise, adjust their emotions, avoid staying up late, and avoid being too nervous. It is best not to eat stimulating foods before the test to avoid affecting the results. Before undergoing an HCG test, there is no need to fast, you can eat and face it with a calm mind.
