
Everything About HCG Levels in Pregnancy | What Is hCG?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (better known as hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy. Read on for everything on hCG levels and pregnancy...
Early Fetal Development | Progesterone Levels in Pregnancy
The hCG levels will peak at about 8-12 weeks of pregnancy and then will decline, remaining at lower levels throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. If the levels are questionable, an …
Pregnancy Test Basics | American Pregnancy Association
Pregnancy tests work best when the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has built up in your system. This usually happens around 11 – 12 days after ovulation.
Positive Pregnancy Test - American Pregnancy Association
A positive blood or urine pregnancy test means a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present indicating a pregnancy.
Fertility Medications - American Pregnancy Association
Common human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) medications include Pregnyl®, Profasi® Novarel®, and Ovidrel®. There are no known side effects if ONLY taking hCG.
Quad Screen Test - American Pregnancy Association
The quad screen measures high and low levels of AFP, abnormal levels of hCG and estriol, and high levels of Inhibin-A. The results are combined with the mother’s age and ethnicity in order …
Understand Your Fertility Tests - American Pregnancy Association
How to understand your fertility tests can be confusing. Let's look at test result levels and what you need to achieve your pregnancy.
Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment [2023 Updated]
A pelvic exam may reveal a larger or smaller uterus, enlarged ovaries, and abnormally high amounts of the pregnancy hormone hCG. A sonogram will often show a “cluster of grapes” …
First-Trimester Screening - American Pregnancy Association
The first-trimester screen combines the results from these three measurements (nuchal translucency, hCG, and PAPP-A) with maternal age risk factors and determines an overall risk …
Calculating Conception - American Pregnancy Association
"When did I get pregnant" is difficult to answer precisely because calculating conception is done by using the first day of your last period.