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What Are the Causes of Elevated hCG in Men?

hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin or human chorionic gonadotrophin. They are both the same thing: a hormone in the human body. In the vast majority of occurrences, hCG only presents during pregnancy. Any presence of hCG in men is elevated, as none should exist, indicating a medical problem.

  1. Presence of hCG in Men

    • Currently, the only known reason for discovering the hCG hormone is men is as a marker for a cancerous tumor. Basically, a tumor exists somewhere in the body.

    Choriocarcinoma Cancer

    • Choriocarcinoma is a cancer that most commonly affects the placenta in women. However, it has been known to infect the testicles in men. Choriocarcinoma tumors in the testes are often indicated by hCG via a blood or urine test.

    Islet Cancer

    • Islet cancer is another form of cancer where the tumors can be detected via a blood or urine test showing hCG in a male. Islet is an especially malignant and aggressive form of cancer of your hormonal and nervous system.

    Teratoma Cancer

    • Teratoma is a form of cancer that can be found virtually anywhere in the body. It is a single tumor cancer and can lead to hCG presence in men.

    Other Tumors

    • While the tumors listed are the most commonly associated with an hCG presence in men, it is not all inclusive. hCG will be detected in a blood or urine test given by your medical professional and they will be your best resource for identifying the cause.

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