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What Does A Plus On The Control Line Of Pregnancy Test Mean?
HCG levels rise rapidly during the first trimester of pregnancy and then slightly decline.
What abnormal results mean
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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