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 ...

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, ...

Timing matters when it comes to pregnancy tests. This guide explains the optimal time to take the test for the most accurate results, how pregnancy hormones affect test results, and what factors ...

Digital tests take the guesswork out of analyzing a pregnancy test, but they are not necessarily more accurate.

Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of purines and pyrimides and therefore interfering with DNA synthesis. Methotrexate affects rapidly dividing cells and ...

After a miscarriage if you want to get pregnant but haven’t had your period yet what do you do Here are tips on how to track ...