Substance: Human Chorionic GonadotropinHCG "Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin" Hcg
drug is not a steroid but it is widely used in athletics today. Hcg is
a natural protein hormone secreted by the human placenta and purified form
the urine of pregnant women. This hormone is not a natural male hormone but
mimics the natural hormone LH (Luetinising Hormone) almost identically. This
LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the testis in males. Thus Hcg HCG
sends the same message and results in increased testosterone production by
the testis due to Hcg's
effect on the leydig cells of the testis. Normally this Hcg is
used Hcg to treat women with certain ovarian disorders and it is used to
stimulate the testis of men who may be hypogonadal. Athletes use Hcg to
increase the body?s own natural production of testosterone which is often
depressed by long term steroid use.
