HCG levels rise rapidly during the first trimester of pregnancy and then slightly decline.
HCG levels should almost double every 48 hours in the beginning of a pregnancy. HCG levels that do not rise appropriately may indicate a problem with your pregnancy. Some problems associated with an abnormally rising HCG level include
Extremely high levels of HCG may suggest a molar pregnancy or more than one fetus...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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