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HCG therapy has positive effects on testosterone production without the side effects on fertility associated with testosterone replacement therapy.
HCG therapy may be recommended for patients concerned about fertility while needing testosterone treatment.
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The testosterone and sperm production triggering effects of HCG without the side effects on fertility seen in testosterone replacement therapy make HCG therapy a prime candidate for patients suffering from secondary hypogonadism.
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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
DOI 10.1080/17446651.2021.1863783
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