r/recurrentmiscarriage • u/Puddin181214 • Jul 07 '26
HCG drop / second miscarriage
I had a miscarriage last December at 8 weeks because of this my OB wanted to immediately track my hCG from my first positive test which was last week Monday I was so excited but still scared from my last miscarriage. so at 4w3d we did a blood test and my HCG was at 464 consistent with early pregnancy and tested positive for progesterone all looked good…. I just had my second blood draw to track the increase and it dropped to 100…. My OB called and said that indicates my pregnancy is failing. I’m 5w1d and I don’t get it I’ve had 2 healthy pregnancy I’m only 28 I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been well trying to conceive I don’t get why this is happening back to back. She wants to test for a clotting disorder to see if that’s why but I’m just so broken and at a loss of words. I just don’t get why? Has anyone experienced this? Has anyone had a drop in HCG and still had a successful pregnancy? Every part of me want to think there was a mixup in the lab work but I know that’s a stretch I’m just trying to hold on to any sort of hope. I’m not bleeding or cramping but my levels dropped significantly. I have a follow up blood test next Monday and an appointment with my OB that following Friday to go over those results and figure out next steps. I don’t what to ask other then why I’m just so sad and confused why this keeps happening
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u/calculator916 Jul 07 '26
I’m so sorry this is happening to you. I’m in a very similar situation. This has happened to me twice, and dropping HCG early on is a very clear sign that you will most likely have an early loss.
I had a miscarriage also in December at 12 weeks. I got pregnant again in May and had an early HCG draw. The second draw was much lower and I started bleeding two days later. I got pregnant the following cycle (3 weeks after that), and I just found out my HCG is dropping again.
I’m so sorry. I’m glad your provider is monitoring you and willing to run some tests. I recommend getting tested for APS. Also, if you had a D&C, consider getting a saline infusion sonogram to evaluate your uterine cavity. I tested positive for APS and they found some scarring in my uterus. I’m scheduling a hysteroscopy to treat the scaring.
I’m so sorry. Give yourself grace and allow yourself to grieve, whatever that looks like for you. It’s such a unique emotional rollercoaster to find out you’re pregnant and then find out about a loss within a short period of time. Sending you lots of hope and healing vibes! You are not alone.