What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?By:-Terrie Mc Donald
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is present in women when they are pregnant. HCG instructs the hypothalamus to release excess fat to feed the fetus in the event the mother is not taking in enough calories. Human chorionic gonadotropin is also used as a fertility drug for both women and men.