Can you get low hcg without ectopic ?

I had some bloods drawn at 3w4d (hcg = 4), 3w5d (hcg = 10) and 3w6d (hcg = 15) so hcg was super low but doubling. I had those tested really early because I was going away on a long trip, where getting blood tests would have been difficult due to being around family that don’t yet know I’m pregnant and location.

Now I am 5w 3d and still pregnant based on home pregnancy tests (see pic attached - top is today, middle 2 days ago and bottom 4 days ago). Tests aren’t getting much darker but still very much positive. Not a huge amount of pregnancy symptoms, no cramping, nothing, no bleeding either.

I’ve read that with such low numbers it’s often ectopic. But at the same time that with ectopic there would be cramps and bleeding. Has anyone had a successful pregnancy with low hcg? It’s ivf so my dates can’t be too far off.

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This looks like a die stealer which means the hcg is so high that the die from the right side is pulling to the line on the left. And thats why the line on the right looks so light. This is a good sign!❤️

The test lines look great 🤩 I don’t think your hgc is low

In my case, hcg didn’t double. Doctor did an ultrasound in 6th week and confirmed the good news.

I don't think there's any reason to believe it is ectopic. However I do think w/ ectopic the pain/cramping doesn't start until a little later. Like 6 weeks.

I would also be super super surprised if it was possible to have an ectopic with IVF. The embryo should have never been in your fallopian tube.

it’s actually more common to have ectopic with ivf

Your urine tests don’t look like low hcg!

@Amyee, really?? The embryo travels up the fallopian tube after implantation?

Fwiw, I believe you. I was making guesses and have not actually looked it up or talked to experts. That's just really surprising to me!

yes I’ve read the same!! Although not sure why it’s more common 🤔

Yes it can travel to the fallopian tube after transfer. I’ve ready embryo glue could reduce the risk.

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