Is fasting necessary for early pregnancy blood HCG test

  HCG is an important hormone in the female body. Generally, after successful pregnancy, the level of HCG in the body will sharply increase, and it may even double the next day. Pregnant women can undergo a blood routine examination to understand their HCG status. So, should women undergo fasting blood HCG testing in early pregnancy?

  

Is fasting necessary for early pregnancy blood HCG test1

  Women do not need to undergo blood HCG testing on an empty stomach during early pregnancy, as eating or not has no effect on blood HCG levels. Women experience a rapid increase in HCG levels during pregnancy. If there is a situation of low HCG levels or poor doubling, it is necessary to promptly investigate the cause.

  When a woman's menstrual cycle is delayed, she can go to the hospital for a blood test, which is actually to check the level of HCG in her blood. Because after a successful pregnancy, not only will HCG be secreted in large quantities, but it will also enter the bloodstream. If the corresponding level is reached, it can be judged as pregnancy.

  If a woman's HCG is low during pregnancy, it may indicate an ectopic pregnancy. At this time, an ultrasound examination should be performed to confirm the position of the gestational sac, which can determine whether there is an ectopic pregnancy. When the HCG is very low, it may be caused by fetal arrest. Because during fetal arrest, the level of hCG in women's bodies rapidly decreases. Once fetal arrest occurs, it is necessary to promptly remove the gestational sac through abortion.

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