Human chorionic gonadotropin Human chorionic gonadotropin hCG.Chorion( Chorion - Latin) - this is the outer surrounding layer, the envelope of the embryo, is formed at the initial stage of pregnancy. The hormone( Hormo - Greek encourages movement) is a biological, active substance. It is produced by the endocrine glands. It spreads through the circulatory system, changes physiological and biochemical reactions in the body.

Gonadotropin /gonadotropin/ chorionic /chorionicum/ is a hormone that is embedded in every person on a molecular basis of the genetic background. We are born with him. But the body begins to develop it as necessary at that age and in the case when we are ready for the reproduction of a new generation( conception and the birth of a child).

The level of concentration of this hormone in the blood can determine whether a woman is in an "interesting position" or not.

Tests for the determination of pregnancy, sold in pharmacies, determine the presence of a hormone in the urine. A more accurate presence of hCG will determine the blood test. The hormone contains 237 amino acids, with a molecular mass of 36.7 kD.
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Biological property
Chorionic hormone protein hormones in women, they stimulate the yellow body to prepare the inner shell of the uterus and receive the embryo, as well as to its growth during the gestation of the child. Normalizes the course of the entire period of pregnancy. Concentration and allowable content of CG in non-pregnant women in urine is less than 5 mU / ml. In the period of menopause up to 9.5-m IU / ml.

In healthy women who are already pregnant, hCG is secreted by embryonic tissues( chorion).If there is no pregnancy after the fact, then the hCG analysis or test will show the norm. With the proper development of the embryo and the normal course of pregnancy, the level of gonadotropin should be doubled every two days. It is necessary to take into account also the fact that not all laboratories have the same indices for hCG.Also, do not be scared if the data of the results show an overestimated rate - this may mean that you will have a replenishment not by one, but by several children( twins, triplets, etc.).

It is very important to know: that with ectopic pregnancies, a threat and indication for miscarriage, placental insufficiency, in certain periods of pregnancy hCG will be significantly understated.

Gonadotropin in men stimulates the formation of proteins, for the production of testosterone by cells and increases the permeability of the seminiferous canals. The permissible content of hCG in urine is less than 5 mU / ml.

In some cases, the complete absence of chorionic gonadotropin in humans, but if the blood test gives an indication in excess of the norms, this can mean the presence in the body of malignant tumors of various genesis( ectopic HG product).A brief list of some very serious diseases in women and men:
  • disease, swelling in the gastrointestinal tract;
  • education in the lungs, in the kidneys, in the adrenal glands( men);
  • tumors of testicles( males), ovaries( females);
  • tumors, uterine fibroids( females).
Human chorionic gonadotropin - is also a drug that is manufactured in the laboratory. In its actions this substance resembles luteinizing hormone. With its help, not only purposeful ovulation, a method of intramuscular injection of a drug for women who can not become pregnant on their own, but also stimulates the production of estrogens and progesterone to maintain spermatogenesis in men. If the body, by virtue of any factors, can not produce enough gonadotrophin, this substance comes to your aid. They make such an injection from the urinary fluid of pregnant women already. Use this drug should be exclusively under the supervision of specialists in hematology. When using the drug, be extremely careful, along with a mass of positive results, do not exclude relapses.

The form of the release includes two ampoules. In one sterile vial the substance is contained, in the other - the solvent. When mixed, a component for injection is formed. In case of incomplete use, it is possible to store the drug in the refrigerator, but not longer than one week.

Health and prosperity for you and your children.