Understanding Rising hCG Levels After a Miscarriage: Causes and What to Expect
hCG levels may rise again after miscarriage due to:
- Retained products of conception (RPOC): Remaining pregnancy tissue continues producing hCG.
- Ectopic pregnancy: Fertilized egg implants outside uterus (usually fallopian tube); hCG rises if not removed.
- Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD): Placental cells keep growing after miscarriage, producing hCG.
If hCG rises post-miscarriage, see a doctor to rule out these causes.
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