VITA-HCG-5000Lyophilized powder (vial)Shipped from BC, Canada
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Overview
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that acts like LH, the pituitary signal that tells the testes to make testosterone and sperm. It is a prescription medicine for fertility treatment.
How it works
HCG binds the LH receptor in the testes, keeping them producing testosterone and maintaining size and sperm output even when the body’s own LH is suppressed.
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Chemistry
From PubChem, the US National Library of Medicine’s chemistry database.
Canadian labels for male hypogonadism use about 1,000 to 4,000 IU two or three times a week. Doctors who add it to testosterone therapy to protect fertility commonly prescribe 250 to 500 IU two or three times a week.
Label and guideline amounts are shown for reference only. They are not a recommendation, and we never give cycle or performance amounts. Any use belongs under a doctor’s care, with bloodwork.
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Measuring calculator
Converts an amount you enter into what to measure. It does not suggest an amount.
Strength used: 5,000 IU per vial
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Injection sites
HCG 5000 IU is a freeze-dried powder. After mixing with bacteriostatic water, compounds like this are usually injected subcutaneously (subQ): into the fat just under the skin with a short insulin needle. HCG labels allow both IM and subQ use; most people use subQ.
Belly injections: distance from the navelMassachusetts General Hospital · Patient education · YouTube, plays here when clicked
Finding it. Anywhere on the belly at least 5 cm from the navel, avoiding scars and the belt line. Pinch a fold of skin and inject into it.
Why it is used. The most-used subcutaneous site: easy to see, plenty of fat and steady absorption. Weekly GLP-1 pens list it first.
Watch out. Move each injection 2 to 3 cm from the last to avoid hard lumps.
Volume per site
About 1 ml or less
Needle
4 to 13 mm insulin needle, 29 to 31G
Thigh injections: the safe bandMassachusetts General Hospital · Patient education · YouTube, plays here when clicked
Finding it. The middle of the front of the thigh, a hand-width below the hip and a hand-width above the knee.
Why it is used. Easy to reach seated and a good second site to rotate with the belly.
Watch out. Absorption can be a little slower than the belly.
Volume per site
About 1 ml or less
Needle
4 to 13 mm insulin needle, 29 to 31G
Back of the arm and rotating sitesMassachusetts General Hospital · Patient education · YouTube, plays here when clicked
Finding it. The fleshy back of the upper arm, halfway between shoulder and elbow.
Why it is used. A third site to rotate through so each spot rests longer.
Watch out. Hard to pinch and reach on yourself; a helper makes it easier.
Why these sites for HCG 5000 IU
Subcutaneous (subQ)
Belly first. The abdomen has the most fat and the steadiest absorption, and you can see what you are doing.
Short needle, small volume. About 1 ml or less per spot with an insulin syringe. Pinch the skin if you are lean.
Move every time. Keep each injection 2 to 3 cm from the last to avoid lumps.
Every time: wash your hands, wipe the vial stopper and skin with alcohol, use a new sterile needle and syringe, and never share. See a doctor for spreading redness, heat, swelling, pus, fever or numbness. This is general guidance from standard nursing practice, not medical advice; a pharmacist or nurse can show you in person.
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Combinations and interactions
Prescribed or used alongside
Prescribed with testosterone therapy when fertility matters.
Needs bacteriostatic water and U-100 insulin syringes.
Drug interactions
Testosterone: together they raise estradiol more than either alone.
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Risks and bloodwork
Estradiol
HCG increases testicular estradiol production.
Gynecomastia
Possible as a result.
Water retention
Reported.
Overstimulation
In women, ovarian hyperstimulation is a serious risk.
Bloodwork doctors check
Estradiol (sensitive assay)
Total and free testosterone
LH and FSH
Lipid panel and liver enzymes
Not for
People under 18, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone with active cancer or a history of cancer, and anyone with diabetes unless a doctor is involved.
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Canadian legal status
In Canada this is a prescription drug under the Food and Drugs Act. Using it under a doctor’s care, with bloodwork, is how it is meant to be used. This is general information, not legal advice.
Powder cool; after mixing, in the fridge, and used within the time on the label.
How many IU are in the vial?
5,000 IU.
How fast will it arrive?
Orders ship from Vancouver by Canada Post Xpresspost. You get a tracking number within 72 hours of payment; delivery then takes 1 to 2 business days in BC, 3 to 4 in Ontario and 3 to 5 in Quebec.
What if my parcel is lost or seized?
We reship it free. Contact us with your order number.
Adults 18+. This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed healthcare provider before using any compound.
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