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    Glossary Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

    hormone produced during pregnancy, detected in pregnancy tests

    Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy by the placenta after implantation. It is commonly used in pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy, as its levels rise significantly in early pregnancy. Additionally, hCG can be used in fertility treatments and has roles in regulating the production of other hormones like progesterone.

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    2. Controversies in plastic surgery: Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) protocol for obesity treatment Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 1987 · 11 citations
    3. New-onset androgenic alopecia following human chorionic gonadotropic diet and testosterone pellet implantation International Journal of Trichology · 2018 · 2 citations
    4. Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study International Journal of Endocrinology · 2014 · 2 citations
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