HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) 10 000iu

Mechanism of Action

Biologically, hCG is highly analogous to Luteinizing Hormone (LH). In the human body, it binds to and activates the LH/CG receptor. Because it is heavily glycosylated, hCG has a significantly longer half-life in the bloodstream compared to endogenous LH, providing a sustained stimulatory effect on the gonads.

Primary Clinical Benefits

Due to its robust LH-mimicking properties, hCG is widely utilized in various medical settings:

• Male Fertility and Hypogonadism: In males, hCG directly stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce endogenous testosterone. It is frequently prescribed to treat hypogonadism, restore natural testosterone production, and stimulate spermatogenesis (sperm production) in men facing infertility.

• Preventing Testicular Atrophy: For individuals undergoing exogenous Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), the body's natural LH production shuts down, which can lead to testicular shrinkage and infertility. hCG is commonly used as an adjunct therapy to maintain testicular size and function by keeping the Leydig cells active.

• Female Fertility Treatments: In women, hCG is used to trigger ovulation. It is often administered after other fertility medications have stimulated the development of ovarian follicles, effectively mimicking the natural LH surge that causes the release of a mature egg.