Post Tagged with: "HCG"
Becoming an egg donor in California
Tens of thousands of couples each year only conceive with the help of egg donors. The procedure for becoming an egg donor in California is like that in other states and countries, except for some unique legal requirements imposed on egg donors and their spouses.
Egg donation program
Every year tens of thousands of couple conceive healthy children with the help of donated eggs. Egg donation programs ensure a healthy process for everyone concerned, the egg donor and her spouse (if any), the surrogate and her spouse (if any), the adoptive parents, and the child.
Short Luteal Phase Treatment
A woman that is experiencing recurrent miscarriages or infertility could have a problem called “short luteal phase.” The luteal phase is the length of time in between the menstrual cycle and ovulation and the onset of the woman’s next period. Most women have an average luteal phase of 10-14 days; if it is longer or [...]
PCOS and hCG Levels
The terminology of women’s infertility gets a little confusing, so let’s start with a brief review. PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian disease. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women. The abbreviation hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotrophin. This is the hormone secreted in the womb during the early weeks of pregnancy to encourage [...]
Can Home Pregnancy Tests be Wrong?
Yes, home pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate and home pregnancy tests can be wrong. The experience if taking a home pregnancy test can be a nerve wracking experience and you are basically never sure whether trust the results or not.
Fertility Treatment: Oral and Injectable Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin is similar to luteinizing hormones and is normally manufactured by the placenta of a pregnant woman. The hormone is normally extracted from the urine of pregnant women and given in the form of either an oral preparation or in an injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Despite the various uses for HCG, it is [...]
