Tag: pregnancy hormone
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Understanding hCG Levels During Pregnancy
Read more The hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, commonly known as hCG, plays a crucial role during pregnancy. This hormone is produced by the cells that form the placenta, which nourishes the fertilized egg after it implants in the uterine wall. You can detect hCG levels as early as 11 days post-conception through a blood test,…
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Understanding Normal hCG Levels During Pregnancy
Read more You just got the exciting news—your home pregnancy test has confirmed a positive result, indicating the presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), also known as the pregnancy hormone. While your doctor may want to monitor your hCG levels through blood tests to ensure everything is progressing as it should, it’s normal to wonder…