They drew another one a week later and it was in the 3900s. Im currently about 5 weeks 2 days. If pregnancy is not developing well, hcg will be produced in less quantity and less quantity enters mothers blood (I'm sorry if I hurt you). I don't even know what to think but hopeful after reading some of these stories. Low levels of hCG do not necessarily indicate a miscarriage, and should be used as a baseline to help track the change over time. (2015). Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Two values and slow-rising values are not enough! I just found outI was pregnant again and everyone is scratching their heads. In the early weeks of pregnancy, hCG levels that decrease are more likely to indicate a miscarriage than those that increase at a slower rate. Slow rising HCG - not doubling. As early pregnancy progresses, hCG levels typically follow a predictable pattern of increasing with some notable deviations and changes. On Sept 15th my HCG was 495.6! The wait is killing me! (5w+6) Awesome! After six weeks, the levels will double about every 96 hours. Urine tests detect the presence of hCG but not the amount. Doctors will use a variety of tests to confirm a miscarriage. I'm 5 weeks and 3 days now. Ive just had the HCG levels tested during my 5th week so far. Right now I also have slow rising hcg I have an US on Tuesday so I'll know more then. It was 95, which is a little on the low side, but it was there! Hopefully everything is fine. This is because a D and C can thin the uterine lining, and a thicker lining is better in pregnancy. So, if your baseline level is higher than 5 mIU/mL, your doctor may order a repeat test a couple days later to see if the number doubles. Although it's tempting to read into every detail during the first few weeks of pregnancy, it's best to try and be patient for your first ultrasound appointment. Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience. There are reasons for slow rising hCG levels and numbers and doubling times are not the only indicators of trouble or concern. Your hCG level is likely to double at this rate (every 2-3 days) throughout the first 4 weeks or so of pregnancy.