Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a type of hormone. HCG is used for different reasons in males and females.
Human chorionic gonadotropin is used as an injection under the skin or into arms muscle. If you take HCG at home, your healthcare provider, nurse, or pharmacist will give you specific guidance or instructions on how and where to inject this drug. Do not self-inject this hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) if you do not know how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
