Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin is a preparation of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) obtained from the urine of pregnant women. It stimulates steroidogenesis in the gonads by virtue of a biologic effect similar to that of LH (luteinising hormone, which is the same as interstitial cell stimulating hormone). In the male it promotes the production of testosterone and in the female the production of estrogens and particularly of progesterone after ovulation. In certain cases, this preparation is used in combination with a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) containing preparation. Because hCG is of human origin, no antibody formation is to be expected.
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