hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
The hormone produced by the placental cells (afterbirth) in pregnancy. Detection of this hormone in blood or urine is the basis of pregnancy testing. The hormone mimics the luteinising hormone (LH), which is normally produced by the woman at ovulation time. Preparations of HCG are used to stimulate ovulation and are sometimes given following procedures like IVF or ICSI to help the embryo implant.
A hormone similar to LH used to stimulate ovulation during fertility drug treatments. It's produced in large amounts during pregnancy and is the basis of pregnancy tests
One of the main hormones unique to pregnancy. It is produced by the developing embryo from its earliest days. Its main action is to maintain the corpus luteum and hence the secretion of oestrogen and progesterone until the placenta has developed sufficiently to take over hormonal production. See Pregnancy test.
hormone similar to LH and is used to stimulate ovulation during fertility drug treatment.
A hormone secreted by the placenta in pregnancy that prolongs the life of the corpus luteum and thus preserves the pregnancy. The hormone accounts for pregnancy tests being positive. It may also be administered therapeutically in some infertility problems and is used in the IVF treatment cycles to trigger ovulation by mimicking the action of LH.
a hormone produced by the placenta. Detection of this hormone forms the basis of the standard pregnancy test.
The hormone produced in early pregnancy which keeps the corpus luteum producing progesterone.
A hormone released into the woman's blood by the developing placenta from about 6 days after the last menstrual period was due. Detection in urine is a reliable pregnancy test.
This hormone is produced by the placenta and triggers the release of oestrogen and progesterone. As it is excreted in urine, hCG is used in testing to detect pregnancy.
The hormone pregnancy tests look for, secreted by the placenta. This hormone prolongs the life span of the corpus luteum as well as stimulates production of progesterone, thereby creating the ideal environment for the embryo.
A hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It is the indicator that shows up on both home and physician-administered pregnancy tests.
HCG is the hormone that indicates pregnancy. It is produced once the embryo is implanted. Indeed, in order for a pregnancy test to show a positive result there must be sufficient levels of hCG present the body. This generally occurs two weeks after conception, once the sperm has fertilized the egg, which occurs up to 24 hours after ovulation. Once hCG is produced, it produces an increased supply of blood to the pelvic region, resulting in an increased desire to urinate during early pregnancy. hCG also ensures the endometrium doesn't disintegrate so that pregnancy can be maintained. hCG may also be used to treat fertility problems.
( hCG ) - A hormone which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It is excreted in the urine and can be measured to confirm pregnancy. It acts like luteinising hormone and it may be used in conjunction with Follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ) to treat certain types of infertility. Brand names are Choragon® (manufactured by Ferring), Pregnyl® (manufactured by Organon) and Profasi® (manufactured by Serono). ( more...)
Secreted only during pregnancy and is essential for maintenance of oestrogen and progesterone levels. Used as pregnancy test.