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HCG Level Doubling Time Calculator

HCG Doubling Time

Calculate how fast your hCG levels are doubling

Formula

Doubling Time (hours) = (Days Between × 24 × log(2)) / log(Second hCG / First hCG) | Daily Growth Rate = ((Second/First)^(1/days) - 1) × 100% | Percentage Increase = ((Second - First) / First) × 100%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a normal hCG doubling time?
In a healthy early pregnancy, hCG typically doubles every 48-72 hours until it reaches about 1,200 mIU/mL. From 1,200-6,000, doubling slows to every 72-96 hours. Above 6,000, it doubles every 96+ hours. hCG peaks around 8-11 weeks, then gradually declines.
What does slow hCG rise mean?
A slower-than-expected hCG rise can indicate: ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or simply normal variation (not all healthy pregnancies follow the '48-hour doubling' rule). About 15% of normal pregnancies have slower initial hCG rise. Your provider will evaluate the complete clinical picture.
Can hCG levels indicate twins?
Higher-than-average hCG levels or very fast doubling times can sometimes indicate twins or multiples, but this is not a reliable indicator. Many twin pregnancies have normal hCG levels, and some singleton pregnancies have high levels. Ultrasound is the only reliable way to confirm multiples.

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