Is HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) legal?
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is an FDA approved drug. For drug-tested athletes it is WADA banned (S2). Yes, prescribed by reproductive endocrinology, urology, and TRT-aware providers for fertility, hypogonadism adjunct, and post-cycle support.. Legal status depends on your country and changes over time. This reflects US status at the time of writing and is not legal or medical advice.
Regulatory status
- FDA: Approved (multiple brand names, Pregnyl, Novarel, Ovidrel) for fertility induction in men and women, and for cryptorchidism in boys.
- WADA: Banned (S2)
- Prescription: Yes, prescribed by reproductive endocrinology, urology, and TRT-aware providers for fertility, hypogonadism adjunct, and post-cycle support.
References
- Low-Dose Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Maintains Intratesticular Testosterone in Normal Men with Testosterone-Induced Gonadotropin Suppression — Coviello AD, Matsumoto AM, Bremner WJ, et al. — Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2005;90(5):2595-2602
- Concomitant intramuscular human chorionic gonadotropin preserves spermatogenesis in men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy — Hsieh TC, Pastuszak AW, Hwang K, Lipshultz LI — Journal of Urology, 2013;189(2):647-50
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