{"product_id":"hcg-5000iu","title":"HCG - 5000IU","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eHCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hormone, not technically a peptide. It is commonly used in medical settings and is often discussed in hormone optimization and fertility protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11bfhl2\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eWhat HCG Is Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eMale Fertility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p5blfo\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eStimulates the testes to produce testosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rrn61\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eHelps maintain sperm production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mvxtgb\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eOften used when fertility is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eTestosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b5cch\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eMay help prevent testicular shrinkage while on testosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"141ppb6\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eCan help maintain natural testosterone production pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"42iwvx\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eOften used alongside TRT under medical supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eFemale Fertility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5dt18j\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eUsed to trigger ovulation in certain fertility treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eHypogonadism\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n2glzc\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eCan be prescribed for some men with low testosterone due to pituitary or hypothalamic causes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3mb3ub\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ePotential Benefits in Men\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e✅ Supports natural testosterone production\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e✅ Helps maintain fertility\u003cbr data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e✅ May improve libido\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e✅ May support testicular function while on TRT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nwc5ic\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tb0xmx\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eWater retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lgg3xw\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eMood changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m4pbmk\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b6vlq9\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eBreast tenderness or enlargement (from increased estrogen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j42syp\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpjpsg\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eInjection-site irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peppers \u0026 Pokers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43060846690381,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0620\/7565\/files\/hcg.png?v=1780254501","url":"https:\/\/pepperspokers.com\/products\/hcg-5000iu","provider":"Peppers \u0026 Pokers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}