Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. In injection form, it’s used medically for both men and women, and also sometimes in off-label or supportive use in bodybuilding. 🧬 Medical Uses of HCG Injection: 🔹 In Women: Fertility Treatment: HCG is used to trigger ovulation in women who are undergoing treatment for infertility. It helps mature the egg and prepare it for release during assisted reproductive technologies like IUI or IVF. 🔹 In Men: Hypogonadism (Low Testosterone): Stimulates the testes to produce natural testosterone. Fertility Support: Helps increase sperm production in men with fertility issues. Often used in combination with other hormones like FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). 💉 Bodybuilding / Off-Label Uses: 🔹 During or After Steroid Cycles (PCT – Post Cycle Therapy): Prevents or reverses testicular shrinkage caused by anabolic steroid use. Stimulates natural testosterone production that was suppressed during a steroid cycle. Sometimes used during cycles (on-cycle support) to maintain testicular function. ⚠️ Possible Side Effects: Gynecomastia (male breast growth) due to increased estrogen levels Mood swings, irritability Headaches, fatigue Water retention Injection site pain or swelling
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