HCG Calculator
HCG Level Calculator
Track Your HCG Levels
Enter your HCG test results to calculate doubling time and visualize your progress.
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Monitor pregnancy health with our HCG calculator - determines hormone doubling time between tests. Includes medical reference ranges and visual trend analysis.
What is It?
A specialized tool that calculates Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) hormone doubling time between two blood tests, helping monitor early pregnancy health and embryo development.
Key Features
- Doubling Time Calculation: Determines if HCG levels are rising appropriately
- Visual Trend Analysis: Charts your HCG progression
- Medical Reference Data: Shows typical ranges by pregnancy week
- Clinically Validated: Based on OB-GYN recommended formulas
The Formula
Doubling Time (hours) = [Time Difference × log(2)] / log(HCG2 ÷ HCG1)
Where:
- HCG1 = First test value (mIU/mL)
- HCG2 = Second test value (mIU/mL)
- Time Difference = Hours between tests
How to Use
- Enter Test Results: Input your two HCG values and test dates
- Calculate: The tool automatically computes doubling time
- Interpret Results:
- Normal: 48-72 hour doubling time
- Optimal: <48 hours
- Concern: >72 hours (consult your doctor)
FAQs
Q: How accurate is this calculator?
A: Mathematically precise but doesn’t replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Q: When should I get HCG tests?
A: Typically 48-72 hours apart during early pregnancy (weeks 4-8).
Q: What if my levels aren’t doubling?
A: Slightly slower doubling doesn’t always indicate problems, but consult your OB-GYN.
Terminology Explained
- HCG: Pregnancy hormone produced by the placenta
- mIU/mL: Milli-International Units per milliliter (standard measurement)
- Doubling Time: Hours needed for HCG levels to double
- LMP: Last Menstrual Period (used for pregnancy dating)