Tag: hCG
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How Pregnancy Blood Tests Function and What Your Results Indicate
Read more When you get a positive result on a home pregnancy test, the excitement is real! But even with that good news, your healthcare provider will likely recommend a blood test to confirm you’re expecting. Let’s dive into what these blood tests involve and what the results mean for you. What is a Pregnancy…
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Understanding Home Pregnancy Tests: A Comprehensive Overview
Read more Home pregnancy tests (HPTs) are specifically designed to identify the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that the placenta releases shortly after the embryo implants into the uterine lining. When a woman is pregnant, this hormone is detectable in her urine. According to a study published in JAMA in October 2001,…