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Causes of beta-chorionic gonadotropin rise and fall

 
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
 
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Diseases and conditions in which the concentration of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in the blood serum changes

Beta-chorionic gonadotropin is elevated

Beta-chorionic gonadotropin is decreased

Pregnancy

Monitoring of germ cell tumors (chorionepithelioma)

Hydatidiform mole

Fetal neural canal malformations, fetal Down syndrome

Trophoblastic tumor

Testicular teratoma

Multiple pregnancy

Menopause

Endocrine disorders

Seminoma

A decrease in concentration relative to the pregnancy phase indicates:

  • ectopic pregnancy;
  • damage to the placenta during pregnancy;
  • threatened miscarriage

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