Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Street names: HCG, Pregnyl-style, HuCoG, Fertigyn
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⚡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
📋Quick facts
Also known asHCG, Pregnyl-style, HuCoG, Fertigyn
CategoryHair Loss & Hormone Meds
Schedule / classRx-only — not controlled (though listed in some sport bans)
AppearanceLyophilized vials reconstituted for injection; '5000 IU' ampoules
Street price~$15–$40 per 5000 IU vial grey-market
Legal statusRx-only; massive PCT diversion
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, WADA
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 |
| HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Expensive and heavily faked; Injection-site reactions | ~$30–$80 per vial grey-market |
| Clomiphene (Clomid) | Rx-only — not controlled | Mood swings, irritability ('Clomid rage' in PCT communities); Visual disturbances — floaters, flashes (usually reversible) | ~$0.50–$2 per 50 mg tablet grey-market |
| Testosterone (injections & gels) | Schedule III | Shutdown of natural testosterone production (needs PCT); Cardiovascular strain, raised blood pressure, lipid damage | ~$40–$80 per 10 mL vial 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.