Research
Hormonal
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is effective in treating male infertility due to its luteinizing hormone-like action that triggers testosterone and sperm production.
HCG may be a preferable treatment option for male infertility compared to testosterone replacement therapy.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is used in the treatment of male infertility due to its luteinizing hormone (LH)-like action triggering testosterone and sperm production.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a literature review covering multiple studies.
Source
Human chorionic gonadotropin treatment: a viable option for management of secondary hypogonadism and male infertility
Julius Fink et al. · Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2020
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