What is the function of hcg during pregnancy?

Question

My reports keep mentioning hcg levels and doctor checks it every time. I just nod but dont really know what this hormone actually does. Can someone explain simply?

Bhavana Vohra · Answer

Oh so hcg is the one that makes the test line show. I was so confused by all the terms. Did anyone else feel lost with the jargon at first?

Sowmya Kelkar · Answer

Hcg is the hormone that signals the body to support the pregnancy in early weeks, it keeps the progesterone going. My doc said its also what the pregnancy tests detect. The levels usually double every couple of days early on.

Meenakshi Sanyal · Answer

Its the pregnancy hormone that supports early weeks.

Anshu Bangera · Answer

I tracked my beta hcg numbers and it was fascinating how they doubled. Its basically the pregnancy hormone that the kits pick up. Rising levels early on are a good sign.