Can HCG Injections Cause Cancer?
HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin. It is a glycoprotein, which means that it is is a protein that has been modified by the addition of carbohydrates. Human chorionic gonadotropin is normally produced by the developing embryo and by the placenta, which is the membrane that helps nourish and support an egg once it has been fertilized. It also can have effects on the ovaries and, according to drugs.com, can work to induce ovulation. Human chorionic gonadotropin is commonly measured with pregnancy tests, which can detect it in the blood and urine.
