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Pregnancy with decreased Beta HCG
I have started a brown discharge this morning. Is it normal or not? As I previously shared about my decreased Beta HCG and my Dr told me to repeat after 5 days from the last Test. This is a sign of losing a pregnancy??
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Brown spotting together with a beta hCG that's already come back lower than expected often means the pregnancy isn't progressing the way it should, which is likely why your doctor asked for a repeat test. It doesn't confirm a loss on its own, since some pregnancies with a slow-rising hCG still continue, but the pattern does lean toward an early miscarriage.
Next Steps
Keep the repeat blood test appointment already scheduled, but call your doctor today to mention today's discharge rather than waiting for that result.
Health Tips
Go in sooner, the same day, if the bleeding turns heavier, you get one sided lower pain, or you feel dizzy, since those need checking for an ectopic pregnancy.
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