Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD HCG is a hormone that supports a healthy pregnancy by maintaining necessary reproductive hormones. High hCG levels in men could be a sign of cancer or ...

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is released within hours of fertilization and has a profound ability to downregulate maternal cellular immunity against trophoblastic paternal antigens. It also ...

While higher levels of hCG can indicate twin pregnancy, it is by no means definitive. You’re going to want to get an ultrasound to know for sure. Share on Pinterest Do you feel like you’re eating for ...

Are your hCG levels fluctuating during pregnancy and not matching the charts you see online? It might feel worrying, but in ...

When a woman presents with symptoms of pain or bleeding in early pregnancy, the main diagnostic possibilities are a currently viable intrauterine pregnancy, a failed (or failing) intrauterine ...

One of the most effective ways to prevent breast cancer is through a full-term pregnancy at an early age. Studies out of Fox Chase Cancer Center have linked this protective effect to the presence of ...

Despite clear and consistent advice from health experts that the “secret” to losing weight is eating less and moving more, it seems we’re still obsessed with finding a quick fix instead. The latest ...

It's a question as old as womankind: Am I pregnant? Answering that question with a reasonable degree of accuracy proved nettlesome in days past, though some primitive pregnancy tests had genuine ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Amanda B. Keener After new testing, First Response Early Result remains our ...

Jorge H Mestman, MD, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, discussed the common findings of abnormal thyroid function during pregnancy. [1] Between 1% and 16% of ...