Androlex HCG 5000 IU (without water)

What is HCG

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a naturally occurring peptide hormone that functions similarly to luteinizing hormone (LH).

It plays a central role in reproductive health, regulating testosterone synthesis in men and ovulation in women.

In sports and hormone therapy, it is often used to maintain testicular activity during testosterone replacement or after anabolic cycles.

Modern HCG is produced biosynthetically, ensuring consistent purity and biological activity.

Main effects of HCG

Stimulates natural testosterone production

Enhances sperm development and testicular function

Supports ovulation and early pregnancy in women

Helps preserve hormonal balance during and after cycles

Prevents testicular atrophy during testosterone therapy

Promotes luteal function and progesterone release

How to take HCG

Reconstitution

• Add 1 2 ml of bacteriostatic or sterile water to the vial
• Swirl gently until the powder dissolves (do not shake)
• Store the reconstituted solution in a refrigerator at 2 8 C

Administration

• Route: subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
• Use sterile disposable syringes
• Alternate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, or gluteal area)

Dosage

For men

• To restore natural testosterone production: 500 2500 IU, 2 3 times weekly
• During anabolic or TRT cycles: 250 500 IU, 2 3 times weekly to maintain testicular size and function

For women

• To trigger ovulation: 5000 10 000 IU once, depending on the treatment plan

Possible side effects

• Mild headaches or fatigue
• Mood swings, restlessness, or irritability
• Injection site redness or swelling
• Temporary water retention
• Rarely: gynecomastia or hormonal imbalance with long-term use

Contraindications

• Prostate or breast cancer
• Precocious puberty
• Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal disorders
• Active thromboembolic conditions
• Hypersensitivity to gonadotropins

How to store

• Unmixed powder: store below 25 C, away from moisture and light
• Reconstituted solution: refrigerate at 2 8 C (36 46 F) and use within 30 days
• Do not freeze

How does HCG work

HCG mimics the action of luteinizing hormone (LH), binding to LH receptors in reproductive tissues.

In men, this interaction stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone, supporting sperm development and maintaining testicular volume even when endogenous LH is suppressed.

In women, HCG replicates the natural LH surge, triggering ovulation and supporting progesterone production by the corpus luteum, which is vital for early pregnancy.

At the molecular level, HCG activates intracellular signaling through cyclic AMP (cAMP) pathways, promoting steroidogenesis the conversion of cholesterol into sex hormones.

This mechanism underlies its therapeutic value in both fertility treatments and hormonal recovery protoc