HCG
Also known as: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Pregnyl, Ovidrel
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Research-based dosing - under active validation
Based on current literature. Variability exists across study populations.
Under Review
Typical Dosage
1000–5000 IU per injection (approximately 17–85 mcg)
Administration
Subcutaneous Injection
Administration Schedule
Variable
How It Works
Used in reproductive hormone research. Typical cycles: 3–4 weeks on with breaks based on recovery markers. Conversion: 1 IU HCG ≈ 0.017 mcg.
Research Applications
- Testosterone stimulation
- Fertility and ovulation induction
- Leydig cell function studies
- Corpus luteum maintenance
Research Protocol Summary
Typical Protocol Duration
24–36 hours
Half-Life
Glycoprotein Hormone Structurally Similar To Lh. Binds Lh Receptors On Leydig And Granulosa Cells For Steroidogenesis.
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