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EXTENDED-RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HCG)

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I. BACKGROUND Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast cells of the human placenta and gonads. hCG interacts with the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) (also known as...

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Hormonal Treatment for Male Infertility: On -label and Off- label

Jul 15

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12:12-21:46 Here is a summary of the "UROwebinar: Male infertility An updated work up" by the European School of Urology in 10 bullet points: Introduction to Webinar: The webinar, led by Mary Dinkan, covers the latest advancements in...

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The FDA Ended Your Access to More Economical hCG and FSH

Jun 26

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UPDATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2021: The FDA has just made it a lot more difficult for couples seeking fertility to start a family. They have shut down the only affordable access to fertility hormones made by compounding pharmacies for over 40 years ...

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Evaluating the Combination of hCG + Clomid in Treatment of Male Hypogonadism

Jun 10

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Background: In this study, we evaluated MHH patients who wished to preserve fertility, assessing the efficacy of a short course (12 months) of a combined hCG +clomiphene citrate. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study included 19...

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Study: hCG Increases Sex Drive and Improves ED in Men

May 30

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Understanding Testosterone Deficiency (TD) Testosterone deficiency (TD) is a condition characterized by insufficient testosterone production by the gonads. Regular morning testosterone (T) readings below 300 ng/dl are indicative of TD. Symptoms...

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Optum Specialty Pharmacy for HCG

May 30

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I've seen a number of threads about sourcing HCG now that (hopefully only temporarily) compounding pharmacies like Empower are prohibited from manufacturing it. I just wanted to share my recent experience getting it through Optum Specialty...

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No Prescription HCG

May 27

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I know this has been covered but something this simple has become very complicated for me. I cannot get a prescription for HCG and just want to know a place to buy it that is reliable. So india, canada, mexico wherever as long as they ship to...

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TRT with Subcutaneous Testosterone Injections: A Safe, Practical and Reasonable Option

May 05

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Abstract Context: Injections with intramuscular testosterone esters have been available for almost 8 decades and not only result in predictable serum testosterone levels but are also the most inexpensive modality. However, they are difficult to...

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Cost, availability and expiration of HCG

Apr 26

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The HCG diet is apparently driving up costs and making HCG difficult to find. I live in northern California, 1hr north of SF, and the cheapest price found so far was 190.00 for 10,000 iu!! Compounding pharmacies are out here and Costco doesn't...

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HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin) Vrs HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) - What’s the difference?

Apr 20

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I was just watching a video on YouTube titled: ”The Pro's & Con's Of HCG On Cycle | Desensitisation | Testicular Volume | Semen Volume | Fertility”. Video Link The speaker who appears to understand the subject much better than I do introduced...

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hCG -> Gonadorelin differences?

Feb 29

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*sigh* I just started hCG a month ago and now my clinic has let me know that they can no longer get hCG so they need to move me to Gonadorelin, something I know almost nothing about. Is there anyone using this? Is it worth it? I went on hCG for...

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Management of Male Fertility in Hypogonadal Patients on TRT

Feb 25

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Abstract Testosterone is crucial in regulating several body functions in men, including metabolic, sexual, and cardiovascular functions, bone and muscle mass, and mental health. Therefore, optimizing testosterone levels in men is an important...

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038