human chorionic gonadotropin (redirected from Follutein)

human chorionic gonadotropin

n. Abbr. HCG

See chorionic gonadotropin.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

A hormone excreted during the development of an embryo or fetus.

Mentioned in: Ectopic Pregnancy, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Pregnancy Test, Pregnancy

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human chorionic gonadotropin.

See chorionic gonadotropin.

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human chorionic gonadotropin

See hCG.

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Patient discussion about Follutein.

Q. Does a slow rise in HCG hormone during pregnancy a condition to worry? My wife is in second trimester of pregnancy and had a HCG test, which shows fewer levels as compared to previous results. Does a slow rise in HCG hormone during pregnancy a condition to worry?

A. When you have a hCG test in the start of pregnancy, the level of hCG in your blood must increase to double in 2-3 days. While the hCG doubling time will slow down from the mid of the first trimester and hCG level also begin to slowly reduce from 4th month onwards. Thus at this stage there is nothing to worry about, it is normal.