During pregnancy, the placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which suppresses estrogen and progesterone production.

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During pregnancy, the placenta actually produces estrogen and progesterone to support the development of the fetus. hCG is produced by the placenta to signal the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone until the placenta is fully established and able to take over hormone production.

During Pregnancy, the Placenta Secretes Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), Which