human chorionic gonadotrophin


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Noun1.human chorionic gonadotrophin - hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
HCG, human chorionic gonadotropin
gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin - hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) stimulation test and testosterone response in children with micropenis.
Diagnostic accuracy of human chorionic gonadotropins (HCG) stimulation test in XY-disorders of sex development (XY-DSD) presented in Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Serum progesterone at the time of human chorionic gonadotrophin does not predict pregnancy in in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
EVALUATION OF CORRELATION OF SERUM PROGESTERONE LEVEL WITH PREGNANCY OCCURRENCE IN FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER
Some serum markers in second trimester of pregnancy are useful in determining risk of developmental and chromosomal anomalies; these include Alpha fetoprotein (AFP), Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), Unconjugated estriol (uE3) and Inhibin A (Inh-A).
THE DETERMINATION OF MEDIANS OF BIOCHEMICAL MATERNAL SERUM MARKERS IN HEALTHY WOMEN GIVING BIRTH TO NORMAL BABIES
Tan, "Prospective randomized study of human chorionic gonadotrophin priming before immature oocyte retrieval from unstimulated women with polycystic ovarian syndrome," Human Reproduction, vol.
The Place of In Vitro Maturation in PCO/PCOS
Predictive value of plasma human chorionic gonadotrophin following assisted conception treatment.
Value of Post-transfer Day-12 Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels for Pregnancy Outcome Prediction of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles
The Impact of Endometrial Thickness on the Day of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) Administration on Ongoing Pregnancy Rate in Patients with Different Ovarian Response.
Outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection after preinstillation of a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist in the uterine cavity just before embryo transfer/Embriyo transferi oncesi uterin kaviteye gonadotropin serbestlestirici hormon agonisti enjeksiyonunun intrasitoplazmik sperm enjeksiyonu sonuclari
The outcome was categorized into non-pregnant with beta human chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) 5-25 m IU/ml, and clinical pregnancy with beta hCG>25 m IU/ml.
Mid-luteal estradiol levels of poor/good responders and intracytoplasmic sperm injection
The ultimate OHSS trigger is human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) which induces the overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in granulosa cells and a rise in serum VEGF concentrations [4, 5].
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome after GnRH agonist trigger and rhCG luteal rescue protocol
Use of GnRH agonist and human chorionic gonadotrophin tests for differentiating constitutional delayed puberty from gonadotrophin deficiency in boys.
Role of Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Stimulation Test in Diagnosing Gonadotropin Deficiency in Both Males and Females with Delayed Puberty
Second trimester serum free beta human chorionic gonadotrophin levels as a predictor of pre-eclampsia.
Expression of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ([beta]hCG) in Pre-eclamptic Placenta/Expresion de Gonadotropina Corionica Humana ([beta]hCG) en Placenta Preeclamptica
Digynic pregnancies usually have a small placenta which secretes less human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), and fetal adrenal growth occurs under the influence of hCG, diagynic fetus usually has severe growth retardation associated with marked adrenal hypoplasia (Eidben et al., 1996; McFadden et al., 2002).
Genetic and Clinical Features of Triploid Fetus: A Case Report in Han Chinese Population

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