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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 clinicamente por Bernard Garcia, MD
O que é
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.
Como 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.
Situação da pesquisa
| Área de pesquisa | Situação |
|---|---|
| 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) |
A situação reflete apenas o contexto da pesquisa publicada e não constitui afirmação de segurança, eficácia ou adequação para qualquer pessoa.
É 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.
Perguntas frequentes
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.
Próximo passo
Próximo passo: uma triagem confidencial de 3 minutos, revisada por um profissional licenciado. Nenhum tratamento é prometido ou insinuado.
Gratuito · cerca de 10 minutos · revisado por um médico licenciado
Educação geral · Não é orientação médica · Aprovação profissional necessária