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- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and noticed my hCG levels only increased from 4300 to 4500 over 4 days. I'm really worried that this might not be a good sign for the pregnancy's viability. Do you think taking hCG injections could help increase these levels more quickly?
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consult obsetrician
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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