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hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that is used medically, among other things, to treat certain fertility disorders. It is abused in bodybuilding, although it is not a classic anabolic steroid. 

Does hCG have an anabolic effect? 

Directly, hCG does not have its own anabolic effect comparable to testosterone or other anabolic steroids. 

Indirect effect 

• hCG stimulates Leydig cells in the testicles, 

• thereby increasing its own testosterone production, 

• Testosterone has anabolic effects, such as promoting muscle growth and strength. 

Thus, hCG has an indirect anabolic effect by stimulating the natural production of testosterone. 

When is hCG used in bodybuilding? 

In bodybuilding, hCG is not usually mentioned as a substance for direct muscle growth, but rather: 

During a steroid cycle 

To try to prevent testicular shrinkage, i.e. testicular atrophy. 

After a steroid cycle (PCT – post-cycle therapy) 

To support the resumption of your own testosterone production. 

Improper use can significantly disrupt hormonal balance. 

Combination with steroids – general information, not a recommendation 

In practice, hCG is often indicated in connection with: 

• testosterone preparations, 

• nandrolone, 

• trenbolone, 

• Dianabol, 

• other anabolic-androgenic steroids. 

The goal is to maintain testosterone production or prepare the body for hormonal recovery after discontinuing steroids. 

The risks of such combinations 

• hormonal imbalance, 

• increase in estrogen and risk of gynecomastia, 

• fertility problems, 

• permanent suppression of the HPTA axis, i.e. hypothalamus-pituitary-testes, 

• psychological side effects, 

• cardiovascular risks. 

There are no instructions or recommendations for combination or use. 

Health risks of hCG abuse 

• increased estrogen levels, 

• water retention, 

• mood swings, 

• long-term hormonal disorders, 

• possible disruption of natural testosterone regulation. 

Summary 

hCG is not an anabolic steroid, but a hormone. It can indirectly act anabolically by stimulating testosterone production. In bodybuilding, it is most often used as a support during or after steroid cycles. The combination with anabolic steroids is a health risk and abuse can lead to long-term hormonal damage.