M., Nakagawa, Y., Bushinsky, D
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is commonly prescribed in the UK alongside testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), particularly where preservation of testicular function or fertility is a clinical consideration
Oxidative stress is the disturbance in the balance between the generation of free radicals, such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS), and antioxidant defenses, and can cause oxidative damage to diverse cellular components, such as membranes, proteins, and DNA
Neurological manifestations can include numbness, tingling sensations (paraesthesia), personality changes, and in severe cases, seizures
Neuronal activation mapping using cFos immunostaining in the area postrema (AP), nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), and lateral parabrachial nucleus (LPBN) provided mechanistic insight