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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may have heard of hCG, the pregnancy hormone, and even felt concerned about whether your body is making enough. While ...

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.

HCG is a hormone that supports a healthy pregnancy by maintaining necessary reproductive hormones. High hCG levels in men ...