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Pregnancy Hormones

Pregnancy hormones are produced by the placenta and the ovaries during pregnancy, including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estrogen, and progesterone. These hormones play a critical role in the development of the fetus, the regulation of maternal metabolism and immune function, and the preparation of the mother's body for childbirth and breastfeeding.

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My beta hCG is 401 mIU/mL, and my last period was a month ago. Is this normal?

Query: Hello doctor, My last period was a month ago. I have had three pregnancies before. Now my beta hCG result is 401 mIU/mL. Is this a normal hCG level?  Read Full »

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) above 10 mIU/mL is positive and is a positive pregnancy test. If you want to see the progression of pregnancy, then it is better to have repeat beta hCG after 48 hours of the ...  Read Full »

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