Can hCG increase and then decrease?
Can hCG increase and then decrease? Sometimes, hCG levels drop, but then rise again and the pregnancy continues normally. Although this is not common, it can happen. Decreasing hCG levels later in pregnancy, such as the second and third trimester, are probably not a cause for concern. Can hCG fluctuate in early pregnancy? It is commonly expected that HCG levels will double over 48 hours during the first trimester of a normal pregnancy. There is wide variation in HCG levels, however, particularly late in the first trimester and with values greater than 5000 IU/L. Can your hCG levels change in...