HCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

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If the HCG level remains high, you might need another injection of methotrexate.

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The short story is that all pregnancy tests are checking for a pregnancy hormone called Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).

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Some women may even develop OHSS during a pregnancy achieved following ovulation induction, as pregnancy itself causes a natural increase in HCG levels.

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As it turns out, HCG is also produced in men suffering from a rare but aggressive form of testicular cancer called choriocarcinoma.

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No one is exactly sure why HCG is secreted by choriocarcinoma tumors, but what is certain is that having this form of testicular cancer is extremely bad.

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He told the BBC News website the relationship between hCG and production of the muscle relaxant was still not completely clear, and the causes of prematurity were complex.

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Among the largest underlying components of GWX, in trading today Corus Entertainment, Inc. ( Toronto: CJR-B) is off about 0.1%, Dundee Corp ( Toronto: DC-A) is down about 0.8%, and Home Capital Group Inc ( Toronto: HCG) is lower by about 1.7%.

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