The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hCG injections to treat specific medical conditions. In females assigned at birth (FAABs), they can help treat infertility. In males assigned at ...

Low hCG levels can indicate an issue with pregnancy. Levels can vary from person to person. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is produced by cells in the placenta during pregnancy.

hCG, produced early in pregnancy by the embryo tissue, triggers progesterone production, supports blood vessel development in the uterus, and relaxes uterine muscles to maintain the pregnancy. hCG ...