What is human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)?
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is one of the many hormones produced by the placenta.
The doctor asked me to do a hCG test to check if I am pregnant
Yes , detection of hCG is often used as a confirmation of early pregnancy.
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