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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To inject hCG correctly, pinch the skin for a cutaneous injection or stretch it for an intramuscular one. Push the needle in gently and slowly release the plunger, waiting at least 10 seconds before ...