HCG

FDA Approved

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Category
Sexual Health
Aliases
hCG, Pregnyl, Novarel
Administration
Subcutaneous injection, Intramuscular injection

Research and regulatory

Development stage

FDA approved for multiple indications including fertility treatment and hypogonadism.

Legal and regulatory

FDA approved with a prescription for specific fertility and hormonal indications.

Side effects

Headache, mood changes, water retention, injection site reactions