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 human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) to support the growth of the fetus. But are hCG levels higher if you’re having twins or multiples? The answer isn’t ...

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.

Testing measurements of human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, in pregnant women with high-normal thyroid function tests may help improve identification of those who may be at risk for preeclampsia, ...

MUNICH — Additional measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels in pregnant women with high-normal thyroid function can help determine which women are most at risk of preeclampsia, a new ...