Abstract:Background: Serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) and progesterone levels are both monitored to assess the status of early pregnancy. Deviations from the expected levels of these hormones may indicate abnormal pregnancy. However; the relationship between progesterone levels and the magnitude of weekly β-HCG increases, as well as their combined predictive value for pregnancy outcome, is still debated. This study evaluated the predictive value of weekly serum β-HCG multiplication and progesterone level… Show more
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