Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Asked 7 months ago

What hormones are higher during pregnancy?

I'm in my first trimester and feeling a lot of changes in my body. My doctor said it's all due to hormones. Can anyone tell me which hormones are generally higher during pregnancy?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Basically, during pregnancy, hCG is the first one that shoots up, that's what pregnancy tests detect. Then progesterone and estrogen are consistently high throughout to support the baby and uterus. These are the main ones.

Rahul Gupta Rahul Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, hCG, progesterone, and estrogen are definitely the big players. Also, Relaxin increases to loosen joints for delivery.

Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Mainly hCG, estrogen, and progesterone rise a lot. But honestly, it's best to discuss this with your gynaecologist. They can explain how these specific hormones are impacting *your* body, especially if you have any concerns or feel unwell.

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Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yeah, hCG, progesterone, estrogen are key. These hormones cause a lot of changes in the body, so it's good to stay active if your doc approves. Even light walks can help manage mood swings related to hormones.

Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

From what I quickly remember, hCG, progesterone, and estrogen are significantly elevated. Don't stress too much about the specifics unless your doctor raises a concern. Just focus on what your gynaec tells you.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I remember my sister talking about high progesterone and estrogen. Because of these hormonal changes, it's super important to maintain a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Helps manage some of the symptoms.

Ananya Singh Ananya Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, loads of hormones go crazy during pregnancy! 😂 hCG, estrogen, progesterone are like the main trio. They literally help your body make a whole human! It's wild! ✨

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