HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): dose range, storage & handling reference
Also known as: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Quick answer
What is HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)?
A pregnancy hormone that mimics LH, used in research on testicular function and fertility preservation.
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) at a glance
| Dose range referenced | Commonly referenced in international-unit dosing in research literature |
| Studied for | Gonadal function and reproductive research |
| Route referenced in research | Subcutaneous or intramuscular (research) |
| Half-life | ~24-36 hours |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder refrigerated; after reconstitution keep refrigerated at 2-8°C and use within the labeled window. |
The dose range above describes figures referenced in research literature. It is not a recommendation.
Side effects observed in research
- Injection-site irritation
- Headache
- Fluid retention
- Mood changes
Reconstituting HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Concentration is vial contents divided by water added, whatever the compound: a 5 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. The step-by-step reconstitution guide works through the arithmetic, and the free calculator below returns exact syringe units.
This is a reference entry. An expanded profile — mechanism, cited literature, protocol tables and reconstitution math — is being added across the library.
Skip the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) math
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Source in Canada
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