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Sexual Health

HCG

Testicular function

LH mimetic — the classic option for preserving testicular function.

Vial
5 mg
BAC Water
5 mL
Dose
500 mcg
Units on 1 mL
10
Timing
AM
Frequency
2x per week
Duration
Indefinitely for fertility
Also sold as

Research chemical vendors can't legally label products with the real name, so HCG often appears under coded SKUs. If you're shopping and see any of these, it's the same compound:

  • HCG
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin

Codes shown are for identification only. Always verify third-party COAs before purchase.

HCG vial
Your draw
10 units · 500 mcg
00.0100.1200.2300.3400.4500.5600.6700.7800.8900.91001.0DRAW TO 10u100-UNIT · 1 mL SYRINGE10u
On a standard 100-unit / 1 mL insulin syringe.
What it actually is

Human chorionic gonadotropin binds the LH receptor on Leydig cells, directly stimulating testosterone and sperm production. Acts downstream of the pituitary.

Why people use it
  • TRT users preserving fertility and testicular volume
  • Restoring function after long suppression
  • Stronger and more direct than gonadorelin, at the cost of being less physiological

Educational only · Not a vendor claim

How it works

Binds the LH receptor on Leydig cells, directly stimulating testosterone and sperm production.

Health benefits
  • Maintains testicular function
  • Boosts endogenous testosterone
  • Supports fertility on TRT
What you'll feel
  • Restored testicular size in weeks
  • Improved libido
  • Mood stability for some
Pros
  • Decades of clinical use
  • Strong, reliable stimulation
  • Effective for HPTA restart
Cons
  • Can downregulate receptors at high doses
  • Aromatization risk
  • May raise estrogen
Side effects to know
  • Estrogen elevation
  • Acne
  • Mood swings at high doses
Best suited for
TRT users preserving fertilityAggressive HPTA restarts

Educational summary · Not medical advice · Discuss with a qualified clinician

What to expect

Typical timeline

General pattern for the Sexual Health category. Individual response varies.

  1. Acute (PT-141, Oxytocin)
    Effect within 30–90 minutes. Facial flushing and slight nausea are common early on.
  2. Weeks 1–4 (Gonadorelin, HCG)
    Testicular volume returns on TRT. Fertility markers respond over 8–12 weeks.
Stacking partners

Pairs well with

Common combinations experienced users run alongside HCG. Always add one peptide at a time so you can attribute effects and side effects.

Read the safety guide before stacking.

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The reconstitution math

  1. 1Reconstitute the 5 mg vial with 5 mL of bacteriostatic water. Tilt — don't shake.
  2. 2Concentration becomes 1,000 mcg/mL (1 mg/mL).
  3. 3For a 500 mcg dose, draw 0.500 mL — that's 10 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe.
  4. 4One vial gives you approximately 10 doses.

Reminder: 100 units on an insulin syringe = 1 mL. Always start at half the listed dose for the first week and rotate injection sites between arms, legs, abdomen, and glutes.

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