HCG refers to human chorionic gonadotropin, a type of glycoprotein hormone synthesized by placental syncytiotrophoblasts. Usually, HCG can be detected by testing the pregnant woman's blood or urine one week after the cessation of menstruation and confirmation of pregnancy. What should I do if my HCG is low after one month of pregnancy?
If the HCG value is relatively low during the first month of pregnancy, it is recommended that the pregnant woman go for a follow-up examination a week later. At the beginning of the HCG examination, the value may be low, but after the follow-up examination, the HCG value may increase. The reason for the low HCG value during the first month of pregnancy may be due to late ovulation or late embryo implantation. Therefore, it is more appropriate to go for a follow-up examination later.
If the HCG value is still relatively low after examination and re examination, the doctor may recommend that the pregnant woman take medication that increases progesterone. After taking such medication for a period of time, if the HCG value is still low, she should go to the hospital for an ultrasound to check if there is a problem with the gestational sac, because if the ultrasound cannot see the gestational sac, the HCG value will also be low. If there is a problem with the gestational sac, the HCG value will not double.
In addition, it should be noted that low HCG values are not closely related to nutrition. If pregnant women have low HCG values, it is recommended to undergo timely examination and treatment to avoid adverse effects on infants and pregnant women such as abdominal pain and bleeding.
