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HCG for Weight Loss
Take a "natural" hormone the body makes during pregnancy -- and lose a lot of weight? That's the promise that's turned the hCG Diet -- named after that hormone -- into a craze that just won't quit. If you also go on an ultra-low-calorie diet, backers claim, hCG can “reset your metabolism” so you lose as much as a pound a day without feeling hungry or weak.Read more -
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (injectable)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is used to cause ovulation and to treat infertility in women. human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is not effective in women with primary ovarian failure.HCG is used in men to treat hypogonadism, a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone.HCG is also used in young boys whose testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum as normally expected during growth. HCG is usually given for this condition in boys who are 4 to 9 years old.HCG is not approved as an aid to weight loss and has not been proven to be more effective than reducing calories in the diet.HCG may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Read more -
HCG in urine
To collect a urine sample, you urinate into a special (sterile) cup. Home pregnancy tests require the test strip to be dipped into the urine sample or passed through the urine stream while urinating. Carefully follow package directions.In most cases, a urine sample taken the first time you urinate in the morning is best. This is when urine is the most concentrated and has enough HCG to be detected.Read more -
Is the HCG diet a safe and effective way to lose weight?
No. The HCG diet isn't safe, and it doesn't lead to long-term weight loss. HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin. It's a hormone made in the body during pregnancy. Lab-made HCG is added to some weight-loss products that are sold without a prescription. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against using these products. The HCG diet combines these weight-loss products with a very low-calorie eating plan.Read more -
Guidance for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) 510(k)s
This document presents current approaches and concerns regarding over-the-counter hCG devices. It is based on: 1) current science; 2) clinical experience; 3) previous submissions by manufacturers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); 4) the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA); and 5) FDA regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). As advances are made in science and technology, and as changes in implementation of legislation occur, these Review Criteria will be re-evaluated and revised as appropriate. So that the draft may be revised as necessary, please send comments as instructed in the Preface.Read more -
What Is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?
Human chorionic gonadotropin, commonly known as hCG, is a hormone found in blood and urine throughout pregnancy. HCG becomes detectable in blood shortly after implantation of the embryo in the uterus (roughly three weeks into a four-week menstrual cycle).1 Increasing levels of hCG tell the body that you are pregnant, putting the womb to work creating a safe home for your baby to grow in.Read more -
hCG test
The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. This test measures the amount of the hormone hCG in your urine or blood.The hCG test can be used to both confirm and monitor a pregnancy. hCG is usually present only when a female is pregnant.hCG starts being produced by the placenta after the fertilised egg implants in the womb. During pregnancy, the amount of hCG doubles every 2 to 3 days.Home pregnancy test kits test for hCG in your urine. You can buy these from supermarkets and pharmacies. The urine test can detect hCG from around the time of your first missed period.Read more -
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Injections for Men
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hCG injections to treat specific medical conditions. In females assigned at birth (FAABs), they can help treat infertility. In males assigned at birth (MAABs), they can treat a type of hypogonadism.Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is sometimes called “the pregnancy hormone” because of its important role in maintaining pregnancy.Pregnancy tests check hCG levels in the urine or blood to determine if a person is pregnant or not.Read more -
What is hCG levels?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is found when you’re pregnant. It’s made by your placenta.When you’re pregnant, hCG can be found in your urine (wee) and blood. Blood tests that measure your hCG levels can also be used to check how well your pregnancy is progressingRead more