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.