Actually, hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. My doctor told me its levels double every 48 hours in early pregnancy. It's what confirms you are pregnant, whether on a strip test or blood test.
My mother-in-law used to say to wait at least a week after missed period to check. Hcg is just the hormone that the test detects. Always best to do a proper blood test or visit your doctor to confirm everything.
When I was staying at my mom's place, my mother told me not to worry about these scientific terms. It's just the hormone that signals you are pregnant. We got a test done and my mother immediately made sweet kheer for me.
Arey behan, yeh bas ek hormone hota hai jo pet me bachha aane par badhta hai. Urine test isi ko check karke positive batata hai. Khush raho aur jaldi doctor ko dikhao.
Don't get confused by all these medical terms, dear. Hcg is just the special hormone that rises during early pregnancy, which makes the kit show a positive. Just rest well and don't take any stress right now.
Ah, those early testing days! Hcg is the hormone your body starts making once the baby implants. I remember staring at the kit waiting for it to detect hcg, now my little one is running around as a toddler!