HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

Background

HCG is a glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast.

Medical use

HCG is used to cause ovulation and to treat infertility in women, and to increase sperm count in men.

Performance Use

Used after a steroid cycle in help return function of the testes and begin natural testosterone production.

HCG Side Effects

Less common side effects of headaches and water retention may occur.

Steroid Identification

HCG comes in a powder and must be reconstituted, and kept refridgerated.

Indentifying A HCG User

HCG is used after a steroid cycle, so common steroid side effects would be present.

Street Names

HCG.