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hCG

hCG is a hormone with luteinizing-hormone-like activity, studied in reproductive hormone signaling.

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1 vial · 7,000iu in each vial

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The research guide

hCG, explained

hCG is a hormone with luteinizing-hormone-like activity, studied in reproductive hormone signaling.

Established medical useRead the sources

What it’s used for

Reported topic

Clinical context

Some approved uses involve triggering egg release or treating specific causes of low testosterone in men.

Reported topic

Separate contexts

Use alongside testosterone replacement or after a steroid cycle is described as outside approved uses.

Research interests
Fertility treatment · Ovulation · Testosterone signalling

Clinical evidence applies to particular fertility and hormone conditions.

What to expect

  1. Weeks 1–4

    Lab and testicular changes reported

  2. Weeks 4–8 / months 2–3

    Fertility responses vary and need to be measured with testing

Side effects & safety

Side effects

  • Breast symptoms, mood changes or headache
  • Water retention and swelling (edema)
  • Sex-hormone levels that run too high
  • Ovarian hyperstimulation (OHSS) during fertility treatment, which can become life-threatening
  • Serious blood clots have been reported during gonadotropin therapy
  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have been reported with urinary hCG

Stop and get help if

  • Chest pain or shortness of breath
  • A painful, swollen leg
  • Severe abdominal bloating or pain
  • Vision changes
  • Signs of an allergic reaction
  • Testicular pain

What regs say

  • There is no approved weight-loss use, and regulators say HCG diet products are illegal.

Avoid or check first

  • Hormone-sensitive cancer
  • Children, outside of prescribed treatment — inappropriate exposure is a serious risk
  • Fertility treatment without specialist monitoring — the label requires monitoring of ovarian response
  • Taking thyroid hormone — high HCG levels can affect the thyroid, so monitoring is needed

In sport

  • The reference lists hCG as prohibited for male athletes under S2.2.1; prescribed use requires the relevant exemption.

How much people usually take

TRT adjunct (low dose)

Every other day · under the skin or into muscle · injectable

250–500 IU

TRT adjunct (standard)

Twice weekly · under the skin or into muscle · injectable

500–1,000 IU

HCG monotherapy (hypogonadism)

2⁠–⁠3× weekly · into muscle · injectable

1,500–2,000 IU

Ovulation trigger (female)

Once (timed with follicle maturity) · under the skin or into muscle · injectable

5,000–10,000 IUsingle dose

Post-cycle recovery

Every other day × 2⁠–⁠3 weeks · under the skin or into muscle · injectable

1,000–1,500 IU

Undescended testes (children)

2⁠–⁠3× weekly × 3⁠–⁠4 weeks · into muscle · injectable

1,000–5,000 IUage-dependent

How to mix and store it

How to mix5 steps
  1. Wipe both tops

    Wash your hands, then swab both rubber vial tops with alcohol. Let them dry.

  2. Draw the water

    Use a new sterile syringe to draw the water volume selected in the calculator.

  3. Run it down the wall

    Introduce the water slowly down the inside glass wall, rather than directly onto the powder.

  4. Swirl, don’t shake

    Gently swirl or roll the vial. Allow time for the powder to dissolve.

  5. Label the vial

    Write the preparation date and the amount and final volume on the vial label.

Injecting under the skinWhere, rotating sites, which syringe

Where

Subcutaneous injections go into the fatty layer beneath the skin. Common sites include the abdomen, outer thigh and upper arm. Keep at least 5 cm from the navel and avoid bruised, irritated or damaged skin.

Rotate sites

Change the spot each time. Clean the skin and let it dry.

Single-use equipment

Use a new sterile needle and syringe each time. Place used needles in a sharps container.

Storage

Storage

Refrigerated at 2–8°C. Reported period: 30–60 days.

Combining it with others

Use caution

  • Clomiphene or enclomiphene

    Both may increase the body's own testosterone production.

  • Kisspeptin

    Combining these hormone effects may raise testosterone too much.

Often taken together

  • TRT

    A prescribed pairing used in care involving testicle function and fertility.

What the research says

Hormone activity

The official drug label describes hCG's two parts and how it acts like the reproductive hormone LH to stimulate sex-hormone production. It does not establish that this listing matches the branded medicine.

What it’s made of

Length237 amino acids total (alpha: 92 aa + beta: 145 aa)
Molecular weight36,700 Da (36.7 kDa)
FormulaNot verified

Lab results

7,000iu · 1 linked report

Amount found · HCG
Sample 1: 7,824 IUSample 2: 8,336 IUSample 3: 7,883 IU

Separate sample results, in report order.

These are submitted-sample results, separate from general research or popularity ratings. Report presentation: Peptify Analytics. Source laboratory: Janoshik Analytical. The connection to the batch you would receive is not confirmed here.

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Research conversations, with their original context.

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Product details

Form
Vial
Amount
7,000iu

Sources & further reading

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Questions

What does 7,000iu mean?

It describes an amount of material in the unit stated on the label. It does not describe liquid volume, a dose, or how to prepare the product.

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Does purity mean it is sterile?

No. Purity and sterility require different tests. An endotoxin result also does not establish sterility.

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