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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is produced by the placenta. It is excreted in the urine of pregnant women. It is a water soluble dimeric glycoprotein hormone. It is composed of the alpha subunit and beta subunits. Other members of this family of glycoprotein hormones include the follicle stimulating hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone besides luteinizing hormone. Human chorionic gonadotropin is found only in pregnant women. Its peak level is during the first pregnancy trimester. This hormone is not present in the non pregnant females or not in males too. Human chorionic gonadotropin’s main function is to stimulate the development of … Continue reading →