Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone that mimics the action of luteinizing hormone (LH), directly stimulating testicular Leydig cells to produce endogenous testosterone. It is used in male fertility protocols, recovery of the HPG axis after steroid cycles (PCT), and maintenance of testicular volume in hormone replacement therapy (TRT). In women it is used for ovulation induction.
| Target dose | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 250 IU | 15 IU | 0.15 mL |
| 500 IU (standard) | 30 IU | 0.30 mL |
| 1000 IU | 60 IU | 0.60 mL |
| 1500 IU (high) | 90 IU | 0.90 mL |
| Dosis objetivo | Unidades | Volumen |
|---|---|---|
| 250 UI | 15 UI | 0,15 mL |
| 500 UI (estándar) | 30 UI | 0,30 mL |
| 1000 UI | 60 UI | 0,60 mL |
| 1500 UI (alta) | 90 UI | 0,90 mL |
| Dose cible | Unités | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 250 UI | 15 UI | 0,15 mL |
| 500 UI (standard) | 30 UI | 0,30 mL |
| 1000 UI | 60 UI | 0,60 mL |
| 1500 UI (élevée) | 90 UI | 0,90 mL |
HCG is a glycoprotein hormone whose beta subunit closely resembles luteinizing hormone (LH), allowing it to bind LH receptors and directly stimulate testicular Leydig cells to produce endogenous testosterone. In research models this LH-mimetic action is studied for reactivating a suppressed HPG axis. It is supplied strictly for in-vitro and laboratory use.
Exogenous testosterone suppresses the HPG axis and can lead to testicular atrophy and reduced spermatogenesis in study models. HCG is examined because, by directly stimulating the testes, it is reported to preserve testicular volume and fertility during TRT and to help reactivate endogenous production in post-cycle (PCT) frameworks. These figures describe the literature only and are not human-use instructions.
Reconstituting 5000 IU in 3 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 1666 IU/mL, equal to roughly 16.66 IU per syringe unit. Reference draws in the literature include 250 IU (15 units / 0.15 mL), 500 IU (30 units / 0.30 mL), 1000 IU (60 units / 0.60 mL) and 1500 IU (90 units / 0.90 mL). The universal conversion is syringe IU = desired dose ÷ 16.66; these are laboratory measurement parameters only.
HCG is a fragile peptide: chill the bacteriostatic water only 3 minutes before reconstitution, inject it slowly down the vial wall, and swirl gently for 30 seconds rather than shaking. Label with the date and refrigerate immediately at 2-8 °C, where the reconstituted solution remains stable for 30 days under aseptic technique. This material is for laboratory research use only and not for human or veterinary use.