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What Hormone Shows Up in Urine During Pregnancy?

Discover how the hormone hCG appears in urine to confirm pregnancy through home tests and its role in early detection.

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Pregnant women typically show the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in their urine. This hormone is produced after a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. Home pregnancy tests detect hCG to determine pregnancy.

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  1. What hormone do pregnancy tests detect in urine?

    Pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in urine shortly after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus.

  2. How soon after conception can hCG be detected in urine?

    hCG can typically be detected in urine about 7-12 days after conception when the fertilized egg implants in the uterus lining.

  3. Why is hCG important for confirming pregnancy?

    hCG is produced only during pregnancy and signals the body to maintain the uterine lining, making it a reliable marker for confirming pregnancy via urine tests.

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