hCG

abbreviation

1. human chorionic gonadotropin.

HCG

abbreviation

1. human chorionic gonadotrophin See gonadotrophin

Example Sentences

In a post on his Instagram account,, external Singleton said his health concerns started over two weeks ago following a drug test that showed elevated levels of the hormone hcG in his system.

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Though it was long thought that morning sickness is caused by hCG, the recent breakthrough has shown that HG's main cause is actually the hormone GDF15, which is part of a normal stress response.

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While the Food and Drug Administration has approved the hormone’s use for infertility treatment in women and hormone treatment in men, HCG has not been approved for weight loss.

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Diets that feature it, the FDA says, get their efficacy from the severe restriction of caloric intake, as opposed to any effects HCG may have.

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In fact, the FDA warns consumers against HCG weight loss products.

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