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Correctness of serum beta hcg

Hi Doctor My normal LMP was on 27 Nov 2025 Sexually active in december Light bleeding on 26 dec 2025 Mid-Jan to mid-Feb nausea, vomiting, fatigue, breast tenderness, constipation/diarrhea, constant pain on one side of lower abdomen UPTs were faint-positive to negative(recently taken yesterday) Beta hcg on 1st Feb- <2.3miu/ml 4th Feb <0.2miu/ml 8th March 0.5miu/ml I feel like twitching in lower abdomen on one side, swollen but no tenderness in breast and a bit of tummy Is any type of pregnancy possible with these beta hcg readings? Cryptic, ectopic or molar pregnancy? is beta hcg undetectable due to hook effect or variant hook effect? I have been reading online where people dont notice they are pregnant up until Labour cause of lack of Symptoms, undetectable hcg due to hormonal imbalance, got periods throughout pregnancy or unrecognizable fetal movements and tummy growth due to retroverted uterus/anterior placenta. Is it possible that I have undetected pregnancy in my case?

Constant itching in vagina since 6 mnths

I've had a yeast infection (itching with white curdy discharge)last dec and I consulted a gynae who prescribed me suppository for a week after which discharge stopped but itching persisted. I again consulted the same doc and she took a swab and the result came to be positive for E fecalis and she again prescribed Ampicillin and I took a whole course of it. But still the itching persisted and this time discharge was also noticed but this time the discharge was smooth creamy cheese like in consistency for which I consulted another gynae who prescribed me the same set of antifungal suppository and I used it again and was relieved for like a week and the itching reappeared again but this time there was a very offensive odor and a peculiar discharge which does not seem to be fungal. I get itching which is severe ,not everytime but it appears for sometime and then disappears along with unpleasant odor. I suppose it is BV. I don't have energy to visit gynaec again pls help

Do we get conceive even after periods

Hi, Can you please help me to understand, should I worry about getting pregnant even after getting the periods ( my understanding is that once after we get periods then we don't). But on the internet it shows there is a possibility which is scary so please confirm.

Itching on palms and body

Hi, I am currently about 2–3 months pregnant. Since today morning, I have been experiencing itching on my palms, feet, stomach, and other parts of my body. When I scratch, raised marks appear on my skin (like lines or bumps). I also noticed that the itching reduces when I wash with cold water. However, the itching is present even in the morning. I am concerned whether this could be a normal skin reaction  or something related to pregnancy? Could you please advise if I need any tests ? Also, what treatment or precautions should I take? Thank you.

Ejaculation scenario

My last menstrual date was 26 of March and had unprotected intercourse on the 30 and 31st of March and in these two days same thing happened that is sperm ejaculate on my external vagina he didn't cum inside but cum on my outter vagina what should I do I am worried and very tense right now since I have a 28 days cycle and i had unprotected intercourse on my last days of my periods and in these two dates same thing happened ejaculate on my external vagina please check this asap so I won't tense

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