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HCG
Hormonal Peptide for Fertility and Testosterone Support
/WHAT_IT_IS
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy that mimics luteinizing hormone (LH), stimulating the testes to produce testosterone.
/USAGE
Used in research related to fertility, testosterone preservation during anabolic cycles, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
/MECHANISM_OF_ACTION
Binds to LH receptors in the Leydig cells of the testes, triggering endogenous testosterone production.
Reported Benefits
- +Stimulates natural testosterone production
- +Prevents testicular atrophy
- +Supports fertility and spermatogenesis
Reported Side Effects
- −Gynecomastia (with high doses)
- −Water retention
- −Mood swings or hormonal fluctuations
/STACKED_WITH
/RESEARCH_NOTES
Frequently used in PCT (post-cycle therapy) and TRT regimens to maintain or restore natural testosterone levels.
/REFERENCE
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4008604//RELATED
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