HCG (5000iu Vial) Dosage Protocol

HCG (5000 IU Vial) Dosage Protocol

Quickstart Highlights

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone that mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) by binding to LH receptors in the gonads[1]. With a 36‑hour half‑life (compared to LH’s 30 minutes), HCG provides sustained stimulation of testosterone production in men and ovulation induction in women[2]. This educational protocol presents a practical three‑times‑weekly subcutaneous approach for maintaining testicular function and fertility.

  • Reconstitute: Add 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water → 2,500 IU/mL concentration.
  • Typical dosing: 500 IU subcutaneous, 3× weekly (Mon/Wed/Fri) for testicular maintenance during TRT.
  • Easy measuring: At 2,500 IU/mL, 1 unit = 25 IU on a U‑100 insulin syringe.
  • Storage: Lyophilized: refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F); after reconstitution, refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F) for up to 60 days.
    • HCG 5000 IU Vial

    Dosing & Reconstitution Guide

    Educational guide for reconstitution and intermittent dosing

    Standard Protocol (2 mL = 2,500 IU/mL)

    Week/Phase Dose per Injection (IU) Units (per injection) (mL)
    Weeks 1–12 500 IU 20 units (0.20 mL)

    Frequency: Inject 3 times weekly subcutaneously (e.g., Monday/Wednesday/Friday). This yields a total weekly dose of 1,500 IU. This schedule maintains intratesticular testosterone during exogenous testosterone therapy and supports fertility preservation[3][4].

    Reconstitution Steps

  • Draw 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water with a sterile syringe.
  • Inject slowly down the vial wall; avoid foaming or vigorous shaking.
  • Gently swirl or roll until the powder fully dissolves (clear solution).
  • Label vial with reconstitution date and concentration (2,500 IU/mL); refrigerate immediately at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F).

    • Dosing Calculations:

  • 250 IU = 10 units (0.10 mL)
  • 500 IU = 20 units (0.20 mL)
  • 1,000 IU = 40 units (0.40 mL)

    • High‑Dose Protocol (for Post‑Cycle Recovery or Severe Suppression)

    Week/Phase Dose per Injection (IU) Units (per injection) (mL)
    Weeks 1–4 1,500 IU 60 units (0.60 mL)
    Weeks 5–8 2,000 IU 80 units (0.80 mL)
    Weeks 9–12 1,000 IU 40 units (0.40 mL)

    Frequency: Inject 3 times weekly subcutaneously. High‑dose protocols (1,500–2,500 IU per injection) are used to reactivate testosterone production after prolonged anabolic steroid use or severe hypogonadotropic hypogonadism[5][6]. After initial recovery, doses are typically reduced to maintenance levels (500–1,000 IU 3×/week).

    Important: This guide is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. For research use only. Not for human consumption.

    Supplies Needed

    Plan based on an 8–16 week protocol using standard 500 IU × 3 times weekly dosing.

  • Peptide Vials (HCG, 5000 IU each):

    • 8 weeks (1,500 IU/week × 8 = 12,000 IU total): 3 vials
    • 12 weeks (1,500 IU/week × 12 = 18,000 IU total): 4 vials
    • 16 weeks (1,500 IU/week × 16 = 24,000 IU total): 5 vials
  • Insulin Syringes (U‑100):

    • Per week: 3 syringes (Mon/Wed/Fri)
    • 8 weeks: 24 syringes
    • 12 weeks: 36 syringes
    • 16 weeks: 48 syringes
  • Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles): Use 2.0 mL per vial for reconstitution.

    • 8 weeks (3 vials): 6 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
    • 12 weeks (4 vials): 8 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
    • 16 weeks (5 vials): 10 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
  • Alcohol Swabs: One for the vial stopper + one for the injection site each injection day.

    • Per week: 6 swabs (2 per injection × 3 injections)
    • 8 weeks: 48 swabs → recommend 1 × 100‑count box
    • 12 weeks: 72 swabs → recommend 1 × 100‑count box
    • 16 weeks: 96 swabs → recommend 1 × 100‑count box
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    Protocol Overview

    Concise summary of the intermittent HCG regimen.

  • Goal: Maintain testicular function and fertility during testosterone replacement therapy or restore endogenous testosterone production post‑cycle[3][7].
  • Schedule: Subcutaneous injections 3 times weekly for 8–16 weeks.
  • Dose Range: Standard maintenance: 500 IU per injection (1,500 IU/week); high‑dose recovery: 1,500–2,500 IU per injection.
  • Reconstitution: 2.0 mL per 5000 IU vial (2,500 IU/mL) for precise insulin‑syringe measurements.
  • Storage: Refrigerate lyophilized and reconstituted vials; reconstituted solution stable up to 60 days.