Additional information
Raw Material | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
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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 | Omega Labs |
Packing | 10000 UI |
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