Research profile · Hormones & Special
HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Available as: 5000IU, 10000IU
Overview
A glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy and used clinically in fertility treatment.
Mechanism
Activates the LH/hCG receptor, stimulating testosterone production in testicular Leydig cells and supporting ovulation and the corpus luteum.
Research highlights
- Clinical use to trigger ovulation and treat hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
- Maintains testicular function and intratesticular testosterone in research settings.
Compound data
- Type
- Glycoprotein hormone