Additional information
| Water Retention | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Hepatotoxicity | None |
| Lab Test | Pregnancy tests (hCG is the hormone detected in pregnancy tests) |
| Also known as | hCG, Human chorionic gonadotropin |
| Blood pressure | Can cause temporary increases in blood pressure |
| Trade name | Pregnyl |
| Storage conditions | Store refrigerated at 2-8В°C and keep away from light |
| Chemical name | Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) |
| Formula | Not applicable (protein hormone) |
| Substance class | Glycoprotein hormone |
| Main action | Stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by inducing interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis to produce androgens and the corpus luteum of the ovary to produce progesterone |
| Half-life | 24-36 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 500 to 1000 IU, administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 2-3 times per week |
| Dosage (sports) | 250-500 IU, one or two times per week |
| Effects | Restores or increases testosterone production, supports spermatogenesis, induces ovulation |
| Side effects | Gynecomastia, mood swings, headache, water retention, fatigue |
| Use in sports | Commonly used for post-cycle therapy to restore natural testosterone production |
| Manufacturer | Pharmaceutical |
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