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Fertility Glossary

Beta hCG

Blood test measuring pregnancy hormone hCG.

Pregnancy after fertility treatment

Beta hCG confirms pregnancy after IVF and, when repeated, shows appropriate rise in early pregnancy.

Also known as: hCG blood test, beta, quantitative hCG

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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