What is Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
The short answer
Human chorionic gonadotropin is a protein. In the US, you need a prescription to get Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
What it is
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): Glycoprotein hormone (not a short peptide).
Mimics LH to stimulate testes/ovaries.
What people look into
Testosterone
- 3 sources
- Status as of
- How we source
- Ellum doesn't sell peptides.
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What it is
- Also known as
- chorionic gonadotropin, novarel, pregnyl
- How it works
- Mimics LH to stimulate testes/ovaries.
Regulatory status
FDA-approved (Rx) How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an FDA-approved prescription drug for ovulation induction; hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and prepubertal cryptorchidism in males.
- Federal (FDA)
- Approved Rx (Novarel, Pregnyl; current DailyMed labels)
- 503A compounding
- Approved-drug component (not in any 503A category) (as of May 14, 2026)
- WADA 2026
- S2.2.1 (males)
US enforcement actions
2 US enforcement actions since 2025.
Actions by US federal and state agencies whose documents name Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Each row links to the government's own document.
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| Date | Agency | Action | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Justice Department | Other action | Justice Department document, other action, July 30, 2026, on justice.gov | |
| US Justice Department | Plea | US Department of Justice plea, December 10, 2025 |
References
Sources as of October 4, 2026