Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Street names: HCG, Pregnyl-style, HuCoG, Fertigyn
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mimics LH — keeps testicles working during/after steroid cycles
- Fertility preservation on cycle
- Pregnancy hormone (the drug behind pregnancy tests)
⚠Key risks
- Fake hCG is epidemic — most grey-market vials are underdosed or inert (and ironically the most-faked 'HGH' is often actually hCG)
- Gynecomastia if estrogen conversion spikes
- Injection hygiene with multi-dose vials
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Injection-site infection
- Gyno onset
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Fake hCG is epidemic — most grey-market vials are underdosed or inert (and ironically the most-faked 'HGH' is often actually hCG); Gynecomastia if estrogen conversion spikes | ~$15–$40 per 5000 IU vial grey-market |
| Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions | Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features) | ~$2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
| Exemestane (Aromasin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Joint pain, low-mood and libido crash if estrogen goes too low; Bone density loss with long use | ~$1–$3 per 25 mg tablet grey-market |
| Letrozole (Femara) | Rx-only — not controlled | Estrogen 'crash': crippling joint pain, depression, zero libido; Bone density loss | ~$1–$4 per 2.5 mg tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
FertigynHuCoG
?Frequently asked questions
What does hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) look like?
Lyophilized vials reconstituted for injection; '5000 IU' ampoules
What are the signs of a hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) overdose?
No acute overdose; Injection-site infection; Gyno onset Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Fake hCG is epidemic — most grey-market vials are underdosed or inert (and ironically the most-faked 'HGH' is often actually hCG) Dependence can develop with regular use.