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September 8, 2026
Quick answer: Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone built from two different subunits, and it acts on the same receptor as luteinizing hormone, the LH/CG receptor (LHCGR). It is a large molecule, roughly 36.7 kDa, and it usually is quantified in International Units (IU) of biological activity rather than in milligrams. Prescription hCG Continue Reading
