
Everything About HCG Levels in Pregnancy | What Is hCG?
An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy. An hCG level between 6 and 24 mIU/mL is considered …
Early Fetal Development | Progesterone Levels in Pregnancy
Levels of hCG should be increasing by at least 60% every 2-3 days, but ideally doubling every 48-72 hours. Progesterone levels rise much differently than hCG levels, with an average of 1-3 mg/ml every …
Understand Your Fertility Tests - American Pregnancy Association
How to understand your fertility tests can be confusing. Let's look at test result levels and what you need to achieve your pregnancy.
Ectopic Pregnancy | American Pregnancy Association
An hCG level that is lower than expected is one reason to suspect an ectopic pregnancy. Your doctor may also test your progesterone levels because low levels could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy.
Alpha-Fetoprotein Test | American Pregnancy Association
Low levels of AFP and abnormal levels of hCG and estriol may indicate the developing baby has Trisomy 21 ( Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) or another type of chromosome …
Positive Pregnancy Test - American Pregnancy Association
A positive blood or urine pregnancy test means a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present indicating a pregnancy.
Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment [2023 Updated]
Follow-up procedures that monitor the hCG levels can occur monthly for six months or as your physician prescribes. Follow-up is done to ensure that the mole has been removed completely. Traces of the …
Pregnancy Tests | Urine and Blood | Everything You Need to Know
A quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of hCG in the blood, and a qualitative hCG blood test gives a simple yes or no answer to whether you are pregnant or not.
Quad Screen Test - American Pregnancy Association
The quad screen measures high and low levels of AFP, abnormal levels of hCG and estriol, and high levels of Inhibin-A. The results are combined with the mother’s age and ethnicity in order to assess …
Blighted Ovum | the American Pregnancy Association
Many women assume their pregnancies are on track because their hCG levels are increasing. The placenta can continue to grow and support itself without a baby for a short time, and pregnancy …