hCG
Educational resource. Not medical advice. No dosing or instructions.
Safety grade
5/10
Moderate
Also known as
human chorionic gonadotropinchorionic gonadotropinpregnylchoriogonadotropinhcgnovarel
AA sequence
Not available yet.
What it is
hCG is a bioactive compound discussed in research and/or clinical contexts. This entry summarizes what it is, what it is studied for, and key evidence limitations without providing protocols.
Why people are interested in this peptide and how it is commonly discussed in real-world wellness, rehabilitation, and athletic communities.
Why people are interested
- a bioactive compound discussed in research and/or clinical contexts
- this entry summarizes what it is, what it is studied for, and key evidence limitations without providing protocols
- general recovery and resilience interest (anecdotal)
- common biohacker curiosity due to community reports
- interest in mechanisms suggested by early evidence
- used in goal-based stacking discussions (anecdotal)
- exploration in wellness communities despite evidence limits
hCG is a prescription fertility hormone with real endocrine impact. It is not a casual wellness peptide; unsupervised use can disrupt hormones and carries meaningful risks.
Common reasons people consider it
- clinical use in fertility and specific endocrine contexts (specialist care)
- stimulates testicular testosterone production in certain medical scenarios
- diagnostic relevance in some endocrine evaluations
Most commonly reported downsides
- headache
- mood changes or irritability
- water retention
- acne or skin changes
- breast tenderness
Rare but important symptoms to watch for
These are uncommon, but if they occur, stop and seek medical care.
- shortness of breath, chest pain, or leg swelling (urgent evaluation)
- severe headache or vision changes
- severe allergic reaction symptoms (hives, facial swelling, trouble breathing)
Who should be cautious
- anyone without clinician supervision for a medical indication
- people with hormone-sensitive cancers or high prostate/breast risk context
- people with prior blood clots or high clotting risk
- pregnant or breastfeeding individuals (context-specific medical use only)
- adolescents (developmental endocrine risk plus inappropriate use context)
Interactions summarize known or plausible ways this peptide may intersect with medications, supplements, or physiologic states. Use this as a risk-awareness map: what to ask about, what to watch for, and what deserves a clinician conversation.
Medication classes
Supplement classes
None
Other peptides
None
Developmental risk is flagged due to limited adolescent data and uncertain long-term effects. Endocrine, growth, neurodevelopmental, and metabolic setpoints may be sensitive to perturbation. This section is descriptive only; uncertainty is explicitly acknowledged.
No curated human clinical sources have been added yet.
Status reflects how hCG appears in clinical literature and/or real-world contexts. This is descriptive only. Classification describes what hCG is and the general domain where it appears.
Pep-Talk is informational only and not medical advice. We make no warranties and are not liable for actions you take. You are responsible for your decisions and outcomes.
Community notes
Educational discussion only. No dosing, protocols, schedules, or instructions. Submissions are moderated before appearing.
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