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 ...

In early pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to support the growth of the fetus. It's called the "pregnancy hormone" because it's only produced during ...

Arguably, the most nerve-wracking part of the IVF process is the fabled “Two Week Wait.” If you’re new to IVF and are unfamiliar with this moniker, the two week wait is the period between the embryo ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD When your prenatal health care provider talks about hCG, they're referring to human chorionic gonadotropin (aka "the ...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with emotions when you’re taking a pregnancy test. Your life may change forever depending on the results. Confirming those results with your doctor, even if they’re ...

What exactly do those hCG levels mean? We spoke with two OB-GYNs about the connection between hCG levels and pregnancy with multiples. Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG In early ...