Can my doctor tell how far along i am by my hcG level?

Question

If my calculations are correct i am approx. 8 weeks pregnant but my doctor told me that i won't go for an ultrasound until i am 16 weeks.Will he be able to tell me how far along i am by my hcG level?

Answer 1

I'm not sure, I've always gotten a sono right at the beginning and then at 5 months.  Maybe see if they can give you a sono now to see how far along you are...I wouldn't be able to wait that long.  I know it sounds terrible but you could tell them that you are having horrible cramps on one side or that you spotted or something.  Good luck!

Answer 2

i'm not sure if they can tell by the hcG levels.

with both my kids my OB originally predicted my due dates by asking about when i got my last period.

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Answer 3

They can give you an estimate but hcg ranges are very wide so that is not a good way of telling you how far along you are. The best way is by last period and ultrasound.

Answer 4

I'm not really sure but if they said wait then that might just be the best thing to do so that you know for sure

Answer 5

they should be able to...when they draw ur blood they will tell u

Answer 6

No they can't, because the range of levels is so huge that there is no way to pinpoint it.

The ultrasound will be able to measure the baby and give a relatively accurate estimate (within about a week or two at most in either direction of the estimated due date).