S1E8 - A Beta HCG Trap to Avoid

Ever wondered when beta HCG stops being useful as a tool for monitoring pregnancy viability? Obstetrician Dr Alex Owen joins me to discuss this important topic. Other nuggets of gold you will find in this episode: How a pregnancy loss is diagnosed. ASUM ultrasound criteria for pregnancy loss. https://www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2017-ASUM-OG-SoP.pdf The 4 valid indications for ordering a bHCG in the context of pregnancy (yes, there are only 4!) **All content, opinions and perspectives expressed in this podcast are entirely those of the podcast host and guest. They do not reflect the views of any organisations with which the host and guest are affiliated.**