{"id":412,"date":"2020-05-07T15:20:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/?p=412"},"modified":"2020-05-23T18:24:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T18:24:19","slug":"what-is-hcg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/what-is-hcg\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HCG?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a popular choice of drug to boost natural testosterone production after a steroid cycle. Much like Clomid, HCG is a fertility treatment for women who do not ovulate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is obtained from human origin and is obtained from women who are in their first few months of pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it won&#8217;t have a huge effect on the FSH. It does, however, have a great effect on stimulating the LH which in turn can help the Leydig cells found in the testes to start creating testosterone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is mainly prescribed for women, yet it does have some medical uses for men. For teens who have issues with their testicles not dropping during puberty, HCG is prescribed to help. It is also prescribed for men with low testosterone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having first been in manufacture since 1920 and has been a prescribed medication since the 1930s. It has had much clinical use and thousands of trials, which is why it is quite trusted in the bodybuilding world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG Dose and Availability<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG is available in pharmaceutical grade. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t comes as a power puck which you will need to mix with sterile water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once reconstituted the doses range from 1500iu 2500iu to 5000iu and 10000iu. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general price is between \u00a325 &#8211; \u00a335 per box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-413 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HCG-PCT-cycle--300x300.png\" alt=\"HCG for PCT\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HCG-PCT-cycle--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HCG-PCT-cycle--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HCG-PCT-cycle-.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG for PCT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin has been a staple as a part of a PCT for many, many years. It has solidified its place in the bodybuilding world by being one of the most effective treatments to boost natural testosterone production in men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a cycle, a user\u2019s natural production of testosterone has been significantly slowed or completely shut down. The difference between those who keep some gains and those who lose everything is usually a good PCT and how quickly the natural testosterone production can recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropinworks by stimulating the Leydig cells inside the testes to being making testosterone again. Thanks to its ability as a fertility drug it is very effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much HCG to Run for PCT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG is usually injected two-three times a week for around three weeks from the start of the PCT. FDA approved protocols involve 500 &#8211; 1000iu being injected three times a week for a three-week cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most users will feel the benefit of using 1500iu three times a week for three weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Inject Human Chorionic Gonadotropin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin isn\u2019t injected like steroids are. It follows a similar injection technique to that of HGH or Insulin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once prepared in your insulin pin you grab some fat in the lower abdomen and inject the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin into the fat under the skin, this is referred to as a subcutaneous injection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin pins are also much, much smaller than steroid injections and are extremely easy and painless to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Effects of HCG<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG is usually a very tolerable drug and not many people will experience side effects from using it. However, there are some side effects to be aware of including; headaches, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, depression and gynecomastia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin should only be used while also running <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/what-is-nolvadex\/\">Nolvadex<\/a> to protect the user from any gynecomastia symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ on HCG<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG is a fertility drug which has been being prescribed and used since the 1930s to treat women who have issues with hormones and becoming pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In bodybuilding, it used as a part of a PCT. Post Cycle Therapy is what is referred to when we users run a small course of compounds to stimulate the natural production of their hormone system after it becoming shut down due to the use of AAS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can HCG Make You Gain Weight?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as the side effects of HCG go gaining weight isn\u2019t listed as one of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can HCG Help With Hair Loss?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hairloss cause by the use of anabolic and androgenic steroids will not be helped by HCG. The use of Finasteride or Pramipexiole is more likely to help with hair loss caused by androgens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Quickly Does HCG Work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG can work straight away, it may take a couple of weeks to feel or see the results. In terms of recovery, it is very effective over a period of three to four weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Effect The Liver?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCG is not listed as a compound which has any effects on the liver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All users should be regularly having blood tests done when on and off-cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HCG\u00a0 HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a popular choice of drug to boost natural testosterone production after a steroid cycle. Much like Clomid, HCG is a fertility treatment for women who do not ovulate. It is obtained from human origin and is obtained from women who are in their first few months of pregnancy. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmuscle.co.uk\/articles\/what-is-hcg\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What is HCG?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pct"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is HCG? | PCT Cycle | Dose | Sides TMuscle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"HCG is vital to kickstarting your testosterone production after shutdown from running a steroid cycle. 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