HCG level is 9

Ladies,

I miscarried 2 weeks ago today.  On the day I miscarried my HCG level was only 416 (at 6 weeks).  I had more bloodwork done today and I'm down to a level of 9.  Since I'm not all the way back at 0 can this give me a false positive on an OPK?  I think I should be ovulating in the next couple of days and was just curious.  My doctor said we didn't have to wait to TTC, although I don't plan to really try all that hard this month (my heart is just not in it).  Thanks in advance for any answers you can give!

Monet

Monet,

I am sorry for your loss.  I have been in your spot several times.  In my experience, I am pretty sure that your body usually will not ovulate until your HCG is down to prepregnancy levels.  Your hormone levels indicate to your body that you are pregnant already, therefore it doesn't think it should ovulate.  More than likely, your body will start on a whole new cycle schedule.  It is possible that you will ovulate before you get your next period though. 

I hope this helps some.  If you need to talk... my ears are open.

Hugs
B

So sorry for your loss. Yes, opk's can show positive during pregnancy. Some women use them instead of hpt's to detect pregnancy. It is possible to o before your next af....but in my opinion your cycle will be off and thus your o much much later with a much longer cycle. Again monet... I am really sorry for your loss. Good luck when your heart is back into it. Shari

Hi Monet.  In two of my miscarriages/chemicals, I o'ed before my HCG got to less than 5.  This last time being one of them.  My HCG was still 40 something when I O'ed.  One other time it was like 14.  So, although they say it has to get all the way down, it doesn't.  If you are getting positive OPKs and it would be around when you would normally O based on when you bled, I would say it may be real.  Good luck!