Injectable HCG has been used routinely for men and boys for several conditions. It
has been FDA approved for boys between age 4-9 with undecended testicle(s) and
it is one of the earliest medical use of HCG. Young boys are given shots of HCG to
help the undecended testicle descend into the scrotum at doses starting at 4000 units,
which is much higher than is used as part of weight loss program.

The other FDA approved indication for men is in the treatment of low testosterone
or Hypogonadism. Some men start losing the ability to produce testosterone earlier than expected due to pituitary gland deficiency, and some men do not
want to take testosterone as replacement therapy; these men may opt to use HCG to
increase their testosterone levels.

HCG is used off label in men who are receiving medical care for low testosterone
or Hypogonadism to prevent testicular atrophy. Testicular atrophy can take
approximately 1-3 month to manifest. Some physicians opt to treat their patients
for atrophy concurrently while on testosterone replacement therapy with HCG
injections to prevent testicular atrophy.

Another common use of HCG is to prevent testicular atrophy by body builders.
Body builders who abuse steroids develop testicular atrophy, which is commonly
referred to as “shrinkage”. They usually undergo cycles of steroid use. Once they
start taking steroids they will eventually stop producing their own natural
testosterone. Once the testicles stop producing testosterone, the testicles will shrink.
To resolve this side effect, they take HCG via injection to return the testicle to its
normal state and function.

Testosterone in men improves many physiological functions, including increased libido, strength, endurance, focus and concentration. In addition, testosterone has the ability to facilitate the lipolysis or the breakdown of fat.

Men who are overweight typically have low testosterone and elevated estrogen.
Thus, HCG makes for a logical choice. Men following an HCG diet will show an
increase in serum testosterone with an overall increase in their sense of well being
while on the HCG diet. So, in addition to losing weight there are other secondary
benefits for men on the HCG diet.

When HCG is used for weight loss, is used off label and it is done at the discretion of
the physician if they feel it is in the best interest of the patient.