What is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
Q: What is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
A: hCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy and by some tumors.
Q: When did the FDA make selling hCG diet products in pharmacies illegal?
A: The FDA made selling hCG diet products in pharmacies illegal on December 6, 2011.
Q: Why did controversy arise regarding injected hCG for weight loss?
A: Controversy arose regarding injected hCG for weight loss due to marketing campaigns for injections of "homeopathic hCG" for weight control.
Q: What are the ingredients in "homeopathic hCG" products?
A: The ingredients in "homeopathic hCG" products, if prepared from true hCG via homeopathic dilution, will contain either no hCG at all or only small amounts of it.
Q: How can hCG levels be measured?
A: hCG levels can be measured with blood or urine tests, which can be done using pregnancy tests.
Q: Does the level of hCG remain constant during pregnancy?
A: No, the level of hCG grows over the time during pregnancy.
Q: What does LMP stand for in the context of hCG levels during pregnancy?
A: LMP stands for the last menstrual period, which is dated from the first day of the woman's last period.
