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Can hcg increase leydig cell count? i read that there were some studies saying that it's possible to increase it with hcg.
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Yes: But within a physiologic limitation.
Answered 10/11/2014
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Leydig cell count: hCG will increase the sperm count and may increase testosterone production. The Leydig cell count isn't really relevant other than with hormone production.
Answered 10/11/2014
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