Additional information
Active substance | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
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Active Half-Life | 5 days |
Classification | Urogenital System and Gender Hormones |
Dosage | Men 100-200 iu/day |
Acne | No |
Water Retention | Yes |
HBR | No |
Hepatotoxicity | No |
Aromatization | No |
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 |
FORM | 1 vial x 5000 iu + 1 vial bac.water |
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 | Pharmacy Turkish |
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