The Peptide Guide
Reproductive & Hormonal

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 referencedCommonly referenced in international-unit dosing in research literature
Studied forGonadal function and reproductive research
Route referenced in researchSubcutaneous or intramuscular (research)
Half-life~24-36 hours
StorageStore 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.

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