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hCG
Clinical
FDA-approved (specific use)
Summary
Glycoprotein hormone used in fertility and TRT adjunct settings; endocrine staple in men’s health clinics.
Categories
Sexual Health, Performance
Mechanism
LH receptor agonism in gonadal tissue.
Half-life
Hours to a day-scale depending on route/product
Routes
Subcutaneous injection; Intramuscular injection
Legal / access
Approved for specific indications. FDA has acted against over-the-counter hCG diet products. Pharmacy compounding rules apply.
Key risks
- Gynecomastia risk via aromatization cascade
- Injection reactions
- Mood changes
- Ovarian hyperstimulation in female fertility care
Common claims
- Maintain fertility on TRT
- Libido and testicular volume
- Fat-loss diet myths (debunked as primary mechanism)
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