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I had an HCG test done at the doctor's office and got a result from the diagnostics center on Wednesday.  OVER 5.  The nurse said the numbers to read by were still on the low side.  She said either I was 2-3 weeks pregnant or the egg met the sperm.  Am I pregnant?  I am due Monday for my period and retesting on Wednesday.  I really want some info on my results. Thanks.

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HCG is released only after a fertilized egg has attached itself to the uterus wall.  This happens about 8 days after fertilization, so in your case, if the fertilization was successful, then you have been producing HCG for only 4 to 6 days. This is not long enough to make a significant difference to your readings but could explain a reading of 5.

If you have a level of above 25 within a few days after a missed period, then this would normally be seen as confirmation of an embedded egg. However, this is very early stages still and only when your period has been missed for at least a week can you have more confidence that a baby is due.

In Summary, for the moment, you MAY be pregnant but this will only be sure later.  A little patience is required.

See Also:

The role of the b-HCG hormone

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