Preparing for Baby: hCG Levels, Ultrasounds & Health Signs

Healthy pregnancy indicators include rising hCG levels and specific hormonal shifts in progesterone and estrogen. Understanding different types of ultrasounds and the impact of early exercise helps parents prepare for a safe delivery.

What Is hCG for Men?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Denton Dean

Human chorionic gonadotropin, also known as hCG, is a hormone which plays different roles in male and female sexual development. In women, hCG affects ovulation and fertility. In men, physicians may prescribe hCG to increase or restore testosterone production.