SP Gonadotropin 1000IU Stealth

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a potent polypeptide hormone present in pregnant women. It is often utilized therapeutically for conditions such as cryptorchidism, female infertility, hypogonadism (low testosterone), and weight loss.

HCG is frequently employed by users of anabolic steroids both during steroid cycles and post-cycle. When used alongside anabolic steroids, HCG is intended to counteract the hormonal suppression caused by these drugs. After steroid use, HCG aids in enhancing recovery and restoring hormonal balance.

A notable contemporary use of HCG is as a dietary aid. The HCG diet has gained popularity in Western medicine, but its effectiveness is widely debated. The American Medical Association and the American Society of Bariatric Physicians have criticized the HCG diet, stating that any weight loss results from severe caloric restriction, typically around 500 calories per day. HCG does not have thyroid-stimulating capabilities, nor does it function as a beta-2 stimulant, suppress appetite, or induce thermogenesis. Nonetheless, some physicians report successful outcomes with the HCG diet, although the associated caloric restriction raises health concerns in the long term. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to attribute weight loss directly to the HCG diet, especially when caloric restriction alone is employed. This debate is likely to persist for years.

In the context of anabolic steroid users, HCG can be categorized into two effects: post-cycle therapy (PCT) and on-cycle use. Anabolic steroids significantly suppress natural testosterone production, and while testosterone levels will gradually recover after discontinuation, this process is often slow and accompanied by discomfort from low testosterone symptoms. Users commonly implement a PCT plan to accelerate recovery, which, although it won't normalize levels on its own, allows for adequate testosterone levels to support bodily functions during recovery.

Various PCT strategies exist, often incorporating SERMs like Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) and/or Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate). However, beginning PCT with HCG before introducing SERMs may enhance overall recovery, as HCG mimics LH and prepares the body for more effective SERM therapy.

HCG can also be beneficial during anabolic steroid cycles, as it helps prevent testicular atrophy associated with suppressed testosterone production. While the cosmetic effect of maintaining testicle size is not strategically important, keeping exogenous LH levels may facilitate easier recovery post-steroid use. Care must be taken, however, as it's possible to develop a dependency on HCG for LH production, leading to potential complications. This concern is less relevant for individuals with genuine low testosterone issues, but for others, careful monitoring is essential to avoid complications.

Regarding side effects, potential issues include gynecomastia, water retention, and low testosterone conditions when abused.

HCG is prescribed for various purposes, resulting in different dosing protocols. For ovarian stimulation (fertility treatment), HCG is typically administered at a specific point in the menstrual cycle in doses ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 IU. For treating low testosterone, regimens can extend from six weeks to a year, with short-term plans dosing 500 to 1,000 IU three times a week for three weeks, followed by a reduced dose for an additional three weeks. Long-term users may receive doses around 4,000 IU three times a week for six to nine months, potentially followed by an additional three months at 2,000 IU three times a week.

Anabolic steroid users typically administer HCG at 250 IU every 4-5 days while on cycle; this quantity is considered sufficient to achieve desired outcomes without compromising future natural testosterone production.

For PCT, two effective protocols exist: one calls for 1,500-4,000 IU every 3-4 days for 2-3 weeks, followed by SERM therapy. The second option involves a daily dose of 500-1,000 IU for 10 consecutive days, leading into SERM therapy afterward.

Timing is critical; HCG therapy starts 10 days after the last injection of large ester steroids and 3 days after small ester steroids, followed by SERM therapy once HCG treatment is complete.