Modern sports of great achievements can not be imagined without drugs, stimulating metabolic processes, accelerating the collection of muscle mass, strength and endurance. Even if you train for yourself, you are probably interested in drugs that increase the speed of muscle growth and strength. To achieve serious and rapid results, both professionals and amateurs often take courses of anabolic steroid drugs and testosterone. But because as a result of bodybuilding, you probably want to have not only a strong and beautiful body, but also to preserve or even to strengthen health, we will consider the use of gonadotropin in bodybuilding. This drug protects the function of the testicles and restores the full sexual function of athletes after heavy training programs, helping to preserve the results achieved after stopping the intake of anabolics.
The origin of the hormone
Human chorionic gonadotropin( HCG, or hCG) is produced in large numbers by the placenta of pregnant women. And since, having performed its function, is unchanged in the form of urine, then it is from it that the gonadotropin hormone is obtained by extraction and purification for medical purposes.
It is used to treat many diseases associated with pregnancy disorders and delays in the development of puberty.
Produced in the form of white powder, packaged in vials, is sold complete with ampoules with saline( distilled water with sodium chloride) for the preparation of injections. Currently, there are about one hundred different manufacturers of the drug in a variety of forms and dosages.
How does the gonadotropin hormone work?
In the male and female body, chorionic gonadotropin acts in the same way as luteinizing hormone, namely: it stimulates the synthesis of sex hormones in testicles( found in the testicles of men), promotes the production and ripening of spermatozoa, also, like testosterone, promotes the development( strengthening) of secondary sexualsigns.
Women also stimulate the production of sex hormones in the ovaries and ovulation, supports the normal development of the placenta. Gonadotropin intake in large doses inhibits the synthesis of its own lutein hormone, which should also be taken into account when preparing the intake program.
Medical use of preparations containing hCG
Gonadotropin chorionic in bodybuilding is used as a protective remedy, preserving the health of athletes. And in classical medicine is a very effective drug for treatment.
In men, it is used for therapy:
- gonadism of gonadotropic origin;
- of eunuchoidism( insufficient testicular function, absence or weak manifestation of secondary sexual characteristics);
- delayed sexual development;
- cryptorchidism( the testicles do not descend into the scrotum);
- adiposogenital syndrome;
- oligoastenospermia.
And, as regards the treatment of delays and insufficient development of sexual functions, the result of treatment is stable. Since the hormonal drug not only stimulates the glands, but leads to irreversible structural changes and the normalization of the synthesis of their own hormones after the withdrawal of the drug.
In women, it is used when:
- ovarian dysfunction;
- anovulatory infertility;
- threat of miscarriage;
- deficiency of the yellow body.
Parallel application of HCG with a course of steroids
Let's return still to the sports theme. So, gonadotropin in bodybuilding. How to take in conjunction with the course of anabolic steroids and what are the dosages? This issue worries not only beginners, but also experienced athletes.
Many athletes from the world of bodybuilding, weightlifters and powerlifters note a decrease in sexual interest at the end of a long training course. And in itself the fact of stopping the reception of anabolics leads to a general decrease in tone, a significant drop in strength and loss of muscle mass. To avoid this, in the middle or closer to the end of the training cycle, the addition of hCG is additionally prescribed. After a long introduction of anabolic drugs reduces the synthesis of its own luteinizing hormone that regulates the sexual glands( there is a so-called desiccation of the testicles).Moreover, the actual size and volume of the testicles decreases by no more than 5% of the normal state.
To avoid this problem, gonadotropin is used as a chorionic. In bodybuilding, how to take HCG, the athlete decides if he has sufficient experience and knowledge, or a sports doctor.
Regarding dosages, today one of the most common programs is recommended to choose a dosage within 250-500 IU, and for at least the last 3-5 weeks of the training course, twice a week to take gonadotropin. In bodybuilding reviews about the restoration of the function of the testicles and the complete absence of symptoms in the future with a properly constructed program are very common. The main thing is to keep the dosage and recommendations for the duration of the intake, every 3-4 weeks, you should take a break in 1-2 weeks to avoid reducing the synthesis of your own hormones.
High doses( 4000 IU and more), at which gonadotropin chorionic in bodybuilding was used as an independent stimulator of muscle growth, is not recommended today. Since the effectiveness is much lower than that of steroids, and there are significant side effects of high dosage in the form of oppression of the normal operation of the physiological axis of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicle.
To date, it is in parallel with the course of anabolic treatment is considered correct to administer gonadotropin. Instructions in bodybuilding for dosages and intake programs are developed based on the research of doctors William Taylor and Michael Scully.
The use of hCG in post-course therapy
It happens that for some reason during the training course on steroids the athlete did not associate gonadotropin. In bodybuilding, how to take hCG during the recovery period? On this account, there is a separate instruction.
During post-course therapy, two tasks are facing the athlete: maximum preservation of strength indicators and muscular mass gain and restoration of all normal body functions, including the work of sexual function, for which it is necessary to take gonadotropin chorionic. In bodybuilding, the dosage for the recovery period is much higher - up to 2000 IU, 3-4 times a week, but the duration of hormone intake is no more than 20 days. After that the drug is canceled, by that time the synthesis of its own luteinizing hormone should be fully restored. The condition and well-being of the athlete, too, tend to be on top.
Preparations containing hCG, included in the programs for weight loss
In this regard, different experts still do not have a common opinion. In view of the inconsistency of the data and the high efficiency of other methods and means that contribute to the burning of subcutaneous fat, it is not recommended to take gonadotropin preparations for weight loss.
Dosage and Dosage Program Once again, we emphasize: if gonadotropin is used in bodybuilding, how to take it is described in detail below:
- for long( more than 6 weeks) programs starting from 3-4 weeks of training;
- dosage at long courses, parallel with steroids 250-500 IU, - twice a week;
- during recovery and post-course therapy duration of admission - up to 20 days, dosage - up to 2000 ME, every other day.
A ready-made injection solution can be stored in the refrigerator for several days( this is important if you have bought a drug with a high dosage).
Taking a single dose for more than four weeks does not make sense and does not have a useful effect. On the contrary, prolonged high doses can be harmful. But you want to remain strong, young and capable in all senses.
Possible side effects of
After taking the drug, there may be manifestations similar to testosterone intake, increased sexual activity, involuntary erection. Strengthening manifestations of secondary sexual characteristics: increased growth of hair on the body and face with increasing thickness and thickness of hair. If there is a tendency to baldness, this process, too, unfortunately, is accelerating. But this does not apply to all athletes. A lot of athletes regularly undergo hCG courses and maintain a normal hairstyle.
Prolonged premax in high doses can also cause acne, water retention in tissues, temporary enlargement of the prostate gland and mammary glands.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications for taking HCG:
- pituitary tumor;
- diseases in the genital area of an inflammatory nature;
- hormone-sensitive tumors of the gonads;
- thrombophlebitis.
But, as a rule, the state of health of actively training athletes is quite possible to use gonadotropin in bodybuilding. How to take measures to restore health after serious injuries of the gonads or tumors, decides the attending physician of the athlete. It is absolutely impossible to use any medication without its coordination.
How to choose a supplier?
To date, a huge number of preparations containing gonadotropin are on the market. Each manufacturer applies its own labeling and name. It can be very difficult to make a choice. Especially when you consider that in addition to what is described in the article there is still serum( animal origin, from horses) and menopausal gonadotropin. It should be clarified whether the composition of the ordered drug is gonadotropin chorionic. In bodybuilding, reviews and distribution were received by preparations of European manufacturers - Italian "LEPORI", Dutch "ORGANON PREGNIL", "Fering"( Germany).In addition, you can meet preparations of American, Russian, Indian production. Especially careful should be with funds from Asia, it is better not to save on one's health.