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Describes how blood samples are taken about 48 hours apart, what patterns may indicate a continuing very early pregnancy, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy, and what to expect next including monitoring and follow-up. 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This leaflet aims to give you a better understanding about what is happening and we hope this will provide answers to some of your questions.  \nWhy is it necessary to check HCG levels?  \nYour ultrasound scan today has not given a clear answer as to what is happening with your pregnancy. In order to get a better understanding , we intend to measure the levels of HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin) in your blood over a number of days. HCG is a blood test that monitors the hormones in pregnancy. It is the same pregnancy hormone that is in urine. However a urine result will only give a positive or negative result. The blood test is more accurate telling us how much hormone is present and is especially useful in very early pregnancy when scan findings are sometimes inconclusive.  \nHow often will I need blood taken?  \nHCG is produced in large quantities during early pregnancy. By monitoring the level of this hormone in the blood, we can determine whether your pregnancy is still on-going. The test is performed by taking a sample of blood and measuring the level of HCG in it. The HCG levels should be taken 48 hours apart to give meaningful assessment. It is often necessary to take several blood tests 48hrs apart to establish the pattern of results and monitor whether the hormone level rises or falls with time.  \nPossible outcomes  \nThere are three possible outcomes in this situation:  \n􀁸 That you have a continuing but very early pregnancy. A pregnancy that is developing in the womb where it should be will result in the levels of hormone in the blood approximately doubling every 48hrs. This is reassuring but you will have another scan when we hope to see more clearly how the pregnancy is progressing.  \n􀁸 That you have sadly suffered a miscarriage. A HCG level that is already low or continually decreasing generally indicates that a pregnancy is miscarrying or failing to develop. However, follow up is still important, so that an ectopic pregnancy is not missed, particularly if we have seen no signs of a pregnancy on ultrasound scan.  \n􀁸 That the pregnancy has become lodged outside the womb, usually in the fallopian tube. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy. HCG levels that remain static or rise very slowly combined with a scan showing an empty womb can indicate an ectopic pregnancy. You will be asked to return to hospital as further investigations will be required.  \nWhat is an Ectopic Pregnancy?  \nAn ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside the cavity of the womb. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube (95%); however they can occur in places such as the ovary, the cervix and inside the abdomen (tummy) . Since the fallopian  \ntubes are not large enough to accommodate a growing embryo, the pregnancy cannot continue normally.  \nIf the problem is identified early, the ectopic pregnancy can be removed either with an operation (surgical treatment) or by giving an injection (medical treatment) . If your ectopic pregnancy is suitable for medical treatment, you will require close monitoring of HCG following the treatment until the level becomes very low.  \nIf the problem is not identified early, in some cases, the embryo grows until the fallopian tube stretches and ruptures (bursts) . Rupture of the fallopian tube~~s~~ is a medical emergency because of internal bleeding, causing abdominal pain and collapse and very occasionally can even result in death.  \nWhat happens now?  \nAfter your blood test you can go home. Individual follow-up will be discussed with th","cbCaiohJnv3xSkT0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiohJnv3xSkT0","pdf",552952,"English","# Why is it necessary to check HCG levels?\n# How often will I need blood taken?\n# Possible outcomes\n# What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?\n# What happens now?\n# What symptoms do I need to look out for?\n# Useful contact numbers","[{\"question\":\"Why do I need HCG levels checked after an inconclusive ultrasound?\",\"answer\":\"HCG is a hormone measured in blood that can clarify what is happening in very early pregnancy. Blood testing is more accurate than urine testing because it shows how much hormone is present and can help monitor changes over time.\"},{\"question\":\"How often will blood be taken to measure HCG?\",\"answer\":\"HCG levels should be taken 48 hours apart. 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