| Active substance |
Gonadotropin |
| Also known as |
hCG, Human chorionic gonadotropin |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause temporary increases in blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) |
| 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 |
| Formula |
Not applicable (protein hormone) |
| Half-life |
24-36 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
None |
| Lab Test |
Pregnancy tests (hCG is the hormone detected in pregnancy tests) |
| 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 |
| Side effects |
Gynecomastia, mood swings, headache, water retention, fatigue |
| Storage conditions |
Store refrigerated at 2-8В°C and keep away from light |
| Substance class |
Glycoprotein hormone |
| Trade name |
Pregnyl |
| Use in sports |
Commonly used for post-cycle therapy to restore natural testosterone production |
| Water Retention |
Moderate |
| Active ingredient, IU |
5000 |
| Release form |
Ampoule |
| Ampoules per package, pcs |
1 |
| Manufacturer |
MSD |
