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hCG

Also known as: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Pregnyl, Novarel, Choragon

Half-life:
~24-36 hours

Administration Routes

subcutaneous injectionintramuscular injection
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Mechanism of Action

Glycoprotein hormone binding LH receptor on Leydig cells; stimulates testosterone production; prevents testicular atrophy during TRT; maintains spermatogenesis via FSH-like activity

The most widely used adjunct in testosterone replacement therapy. Maintains testicular size and function, preserves fertility, and stimulates endogenous testosterone production by mimicking LH.

Primary Research Areas

  • testosterone production
  • testicular function maintenance
  • fertility support
  • LH mimicry

Risk Profile

Medium Risk

Moderate risk profile in research contexts. Consult a healthcare professional before use.

Regulatory Status

Prescription OnlyFDA Approved

FDA-approved prescription drug (Pregnyl, Novarel, NDA 019478). Approved for fertility and male hypogonadism. FDA banned OTC homeopathic hCG Dec 2011. Prescription Rx products remain approved.

Regulatory status reflects publicly available information and may change. This is not legal or medical advice.

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