Page 6 - Fetalage Conception Guidline
The hCG levels will peak at about 8-12 weeks of pregnancy and then will decline, remaining at lower levels throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. If the levels are questionable, an ultrasound scan should be used to diagnose the pregnancy outcome. Ultrasound findings are much more accurate at diagnosing pregnancy viability after 5-6 weeks gestation than hCG levels are.
Guideline to hCG levels during pregnancy:
hCG levels in weeks from LMP (gestational age)* :
· 3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
· 4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml
· 5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
· 6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
· 7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7,650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
· 9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml
· 13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml
· 17 - 24 weeks LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml
· 25 - 40 weeks LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml
· Non-pregnant females: <5.0 mIU/ml
· Postmenopausal: <9.5 mIU/ml
Guideline to Progesterone levels during pregnancy:
• 1-28 ng/ml Mid Luteal Phase (Average is over 10 for un-medicated cycles and over 15 with medication use)
• 9-47 ng/ml First trimester
• 17-146 ng/ml Second Trimester
• 49-300 ng/ml Third Trimester
• 9-47 ng/ml First trimester
• 17-146 ng/ml Second Trimester
• 49-300 ng/ml Third Trimester
*There are many averages for progesterone levels. These charts are a very broad guideline—speak with your health care professional for more specific guidelines for you.
**Remember - These numbers are just a GUIDELINE -- every woman’s hormone level can rise differently. It is not necessarily the level that matters but rather the change in the level.