During pregnancy, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is released from cells in the placenta. The hormone circulates through the body, and it can be detected in blood and urine, says Maureen Baldwin, M ...

You may have heard of hCG, the pregnancy hormone, and even felt concerned about whether your body is making enough. While ...

While higher levels of hCG can indicate twin pregnancy, it is by no means definitive. You’re going to want to get an ultrasound to know for sure. Share on Pinterest Do you feel like you’re eating for ...

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections can help boost fertility in both men and women. HCG injections trigger a woman to ovulate and prepare the egg for fertilization. HCG injections can ...

A pregnancy test checks your pee or blood to see if you're pregnant. Pregnancy tests check your pee or blood for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Your body makes this hormone when ...

In the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, your hCG levels typically double about every 2 to 3 days. If you’re at risk for miscarriage, you’re more likely to have hCG levels that don’t double or decrease.

Pregnancy testing has become more convenient and reliable with the introduction of the CLINITEST hCG test for use with the CLINITEK Status family of analyzers. The CLINITEST hCG pregnancy test ...

One of the most effective ways to prevent breast cancer is through a full-term pregnancy at an early age. Studies out of Fox Chase Cancer Center have linked this protective effect to the presence of ...