Very low but rising hCG
I'm looking for opinions because my situation has been really confusing.
I know my hCG levels are extremely low, and I'm aware they would be very concerning if I were truly 6-7 weeks pregnant based on my last menstrual period.
Here's my timeline:
- Last true period started May 12.
- My Oura Ring estimated ovulation as June 6.
- I had bleeding around June 20-22, but looking back it was lighter/shorter than my normal period.
- I've had a positive digital test everyday since Monday, June 29, and line tests everyday that have only been very faint.
- My first quantitative hCG was 6.9 mIU/mL on Tuesday, June 30.
- About 46 hours later, it rose to 16.3 mImL (more than doubled).
I'm trying to understand what this pattern most likely suggests. Has anyone had very low but appropriately rising hCG that turned into a healthy pregnancy? Maybe my ovulation date was later than my oura ring suggests? does this sound more consistent with a chemical pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, or another outcome?
I'm waiting for another blood draw (doctor suggested I wait a week from last blood draw) but would really appreciate hearing from anyone who's experienced something similar.