An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere outside the uterus, such as in the fallopian tubes, the abdominal cavity, or the cervix. The two tests commonly used to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy are β HCG and progesterone. So what are these two tests?

Progesterone and estrogen are important hormones in women, regulating sex hormones during both the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Estrogen and progesterone tests can help assess a woman's fertility before pregnancy as well as being valuable in some diseases. So what is the significance of estrogen and progesterone tests?