title: Serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin levels can inform outcome counseling after in vitro fertilization.
abstract: The predictive value of serum beta hCG level for fetal cardiac motion and pregnancy outcome after IVF was evaluated. The serum hCG level 12 days after ET is a useful predictor of subsequent presence of fetal cardiac activity and live birth and may assist clinicians in counseling patients regarding their IVF outcome.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors: Caroline C
authors: CC
authors: Lawler
authors: Nicole M
authors: NM
authors: Budrys
authors: Allison K
authors: AK
authors: Rodgers
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Holden
authors: Robert G
authors: RG
authors: Brzyski
authors: Robert S
authors: RS
authors: Schenken
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / Q000097:blood*; D003376:Counseling; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005318:Fetal Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005865:Gestational Age; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D050498:Live Birth; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D012372:ROC Curve; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013781:Texas; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D015854:Up-Regulation
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human