For licensed healthcare professionals. The protocol figures below are drawn from published labeling and peer-reviewed literature for educational reference. They are not a prescription, not a recommendation, and not a substitute for the dispensing pharmacy's labeling or your own clinical judgment.

Reproductive / HRT

hCG

aka Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

FDA approvedWADA prohibited

LH-mimetic glycoprotein hormone used to preserve testicular function during TRT and for fertility support. Dosed in international units.

At a glance

Common vial size: Not vial-based
Reference dose: —
Frequency: 500–1500 IU, 2–3× weekly

Reference titration protocol

SC 500 → 1000 → 1500 → 2000 IU 3×/week. 1 IU ≈ 0.1 mcg; 5000 IU vial in 2 mL BAC.

Reference titration ladder for hCG
Step	Dose	Duration	Administrations / week
1	50 mcg	4 weeks	3×
2	100 mcg	4 weeks	3×
3	150 mcg	4 weeks	3×
4	200 mcg	4 weeks	3×

Reconstitution example

A 0.5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 0.25 mg/mL. Confirm the diluent and volume against the labeling that ships with the vial.

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Clinical notes

Dosing in IU — calculator not applicable
WADA-prohibited in males

Available formulations

Presentations carried across the VitaRelay pharmacy network, including 503A compounded, 503B outsourcing facility, and research & development sourcing. Pricing and state-level availability are shown to verified accounts only.

Injectable503A
Lyophilized PowderR&D

References

Coviello et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2005

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Educational information for licensed healthcare professionals

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