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 ...

A pregnancy diet that's high in protein and complex carbohydrates is not only good for baby, it can also help keep nausea at bay. Think whole grain toast and peanut butter, or hard cheese and crackers ...

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, ...

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 ...

You squint. You hold it up to the light. You take it to the window, then back to the bathroom. You snap a photo and enhance the brightness. Is that really a line? Or just your desperate hope ...