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HCG · Approved fertility medicine, misused for weight loss
A hormone with specific approvals — and an FDA warning about diet clinics.
Revisado médicamente por Bernard Garcia, MD
Qué es
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is FDA-approved for ovulation induction, certain cases of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and cryptorchidism. It is also used off-label alongside testosterone therapy to preserve fertility.
The FDA has stated plainly that hCG is not approved for weight loss and that "hCG diet" products are unproven; since 2020 hCG is regulated as a biologic, which restricted compounding.
Cómo funciona
hCG mimics luteinising hormone, stimulating the ovaries or testes. The approved uses are well characterised. Weight-loss use has been tested in controlled trials and found no better than placebo.
Estado de la investigación
| Área de investigación | Estado |
|---|---|
| Ovulation induction / male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism | FDA-approved |
| Fertility preservation with testosterone therapy | Off-label · commonly discussed |
| Weight loss | Not approved · FDA warning · trials negative |
| Compounded hCG | Restricted since biologic transition (2020) |
El estado refleja únicamente el contexto de la investigación publicada y no constituye una afirmación de seguridad, eficacia o idoneidad para ninguna persona.
¿Es legal?
hCG is FDA-approved for specific indications and is regulated as a biologic, which limits compounding. Weight-loss use is not approved and has been the subject of FDA warnings. This is a general note, not legal advice.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the hCG diet real?
Controlled trials showed no benefit over placebo, and the FDA has warned against it.
Why do men on testosterone ask about it?
Because testosterone suppresses natural production and fertility; hCG is discussed off-label to counter that. A provider decides.
Is it a peptide?
It is a glycoprotein hormone — larger than a peptide, but often discussed in the same conversations.
Siguiente paso
Siguiente paso: una consulta confidencial de 3 minutos, revisada por un profesional con licencia. No se promete ni se da a entender ningún tratamiento.
Gratis · unos 10 minutos · revisado por un médico con licencia
Educación general · No es consejo médico · Se requiere aprobación profesional