HCG

SexualintramuscularFDA-approved analog exists

Human chorionic gonadotropin. Fertility, post-cycle, TRT adjunct.

Category
Sexual
Half-life
1.5 days
Typical dose
500 mcg to 5 mg
Route
Intramuscular
Frequency
2-3x/week
Cycle (on/off)
42 on / 14 off

What it is

HCG is a human chorionic gonadotropin. fertility, post-cycle, trt adjunct falls into the sexual-function class, where research covers libido, arousal, and hormonal signalling pathways. Pepture treats HCG purely as a tracking target, meaning the app records what you enter without making any clinical recommendation about whether the compound is right for you. That determination belongs with a licensed clinician who knows your full history.

Most research and practitioner use reports subcutaneous (SubQ) injection with a U-100 insulin syringe. Its half-life of about 36 hours places it in the once-daily to every-other-day dosing window reported in the literature.

The Pepture library entry for HCG exists so that if you are already logging a HCG protocol, you can do so with structured fields, cycle calendars, injection-site rotation, and biomarker context rather than a loose notebook. If you are considering starting a protocol with HCG, speak with a licensed clinician before obtaining or dosing the compound.

Common uses

The uses most commonly logged for HCG in the Pepture community align with its sexual positioning. Users track HCG alongside subjective libido rating, mood, and blood-pressure changes where relevant, so the protocol's impact can be evaluated over a full cycle rather than by memory.

Typical logged doses in Pepture sit in the 500 mcg to 5 mg range; individual protocols vary substantially.

Pepture makes no claim about efficacy. HCG is either FDA-approved, used under a prescription, or labelled for research only depending on the jurisdiction. Confirm the legal and clinical status of HCG in your country with a licensed clinician before use.

Reconstitution math

Open the pre-filled HCG reconstitution calculator to compute syringe units per dose.

Reconstitution guidance

Typical vial size 5000 mg. Reconstitute with 5 mL bacteriostatic water. Refrigerate after reconstitution per manufacturer or clinician guidance. Standard storage window: 30d refrigerated.

Stack combinations

Typically standalone or used situationally rather than cycled.

Cycle length norms

Tracked users commonly run 42 on / 14 off. Cycle norms vary by individual and by clinician guidance. Pepture lets you configure any on/off window that matches your protocol.

Safety considerations

Every peptide carries context-specific risks. Work with a licensed clinician who knows your medical history before starting or adjusting a protocol. Stop and seek medical attention for severe injection site reactions, unexpected swelling, shortness of breath, persistent elevated heart rate, rash, or any reaction you did not anticipate. Pepture does not assess efficacy or safety for any individual.

Reported Side Effects of HCG

Effects below are summarised from peer-reviewed literature or regulatory labeling where it exists. Not medical advice. Individual responses vary.

Used in these Pepture routines

HCG appears in the following Pepture stack templates. Tap to load the full routine.

Compare HCG

How HCG stacks up against the peers most users consider.

References

For peer-reviewed literature, search PubMed for HCG. Pepture does not link to vendor or retail sites.

Disclaimer

The information on this page is for informational purposes only and is not medical, legal, or regulatory advice. Pepture does not sell, supply, prescribe, or recommend any peptide. Many peptides are investigational or restricted in specific jurisdictions.