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 ...

Beta-hCG is a shorthand term for a blood test used to measure hCG levels in early pregnancy. Find out what these levels mean. Many pregnant people and those trying to conceive may have heard the term ...

Blood pregnancy tests can tell you if you're pregnant 6 to 14 days after conception. You'll need to wait longer before taking a urine test.

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 ...

April 21, 2003 -- Following evacuation of molar pregnancies, current recommendations are to follow human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels every two months after levels are undetectable. However, ...

Up to 80% of pregnant people will experience nausea. Here's how long it lasts, how to treat it, and what to expect.