Trade Names:
A.PL. 5000 LU., 10000 I.U., 20000 LU. amp.; Wyeth-Ayerst
U.S,
Biogonadyl 500 1-U., 2000 I.U. amp.; Biomed PL
C.G. (o.c.) 10000 I.U. amp.; Sig U.S.
Choragon 1500 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Ferring G
Chorex 5000 I.U., 10000 1.U. amp.; Hyrex U.S.
Chorigon (o.c.) 10000 I.U. amp.; Dunhall U.S.
Chorion-Plus (o.co.) 10000 I.U. amp.; Pharmex U.S.
Choron 10 1000 LU-, 10,000 1-U. amp. Forest U.S.
Corgonject (o.c.) 5000 I.U. amp.; Mayrand U.S.
Follutein (o.c.) 10000 I.U. amp.; Squibb Mark
Gestyl 1000 I.U. amp.; Organon BG
Glukor (o.c.) 10000 I.U. amp.; Hyrex U.S.
Gonadotraphon 500 I.U.' 1000 I.U. 5000 LU. amp.; Paines+Byrne
GB
Gonadotrafon LH 125 I.U., 250 1.U., 1000 I.U. amp.;
Amsa I
Gonadotrafon LH 2000 I.U., 5000 I.U., amp.; Amsa I
G. chor. "Endo" 500 I.U., 1500 I.U., 5000
LU. amp.; Organon FR
Gonadotropyl 5000 I.U. amp.; Roussel Mexico
Gonic (o.c.) 1000 I.U. amp.; Hauck U.S.
Gonic 1000 I.U. amp.; Roberts U.S.
Harvatropin 10000 I.U. amp.; Harvey U.S.
H.C.G. (o.c.) 1000 I.U., 10000 I.U. amp.; Huffman U.S.
H.C.G. 5000 I.U., 10000 I.U. amp.; Pharmed Group U.S.
HCG 5000 1-U., 10000 I.U. amp.; Steris U.S.
HCG Lepori 500 I.U., 1000 I.U., 2500 I.U. amp.; Lepori
ES
Neogonadil Bruco 1000 W. amp.; Opocrin I(o.c.)
Physex 1500 I.U., 3000 I.U., amp.; Leo DK, NO
Physex Leo 500 I.U., 1500 1-U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Leo
ES
Praedyn 1500 I.U., 3000 I.U. amp.; Leciva CZ
Predalon 500 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Organon G
Pregnesin 250 I.U., 500 1.U., 1000 I.U. amp.; Serono
G, CZ
Pregnesin 2500 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Serono G, CZ
Pregnyl 10000 I.U. amp.; Organon U.S.
Pregnyl 100 I.U. amp.; Organon 1, BG
Pregnyl 500 I.U., 1500 1.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Organon
A, B, CH, GB, BG, GR, 1, NL, PL, S, FI; YU
Pregnyl 1500 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Organon Mexico
Primogonyl (o.c.) 250 I.U., 500 LU. amp.; Schering A
Primogonyl 250 I.U., 500 I.U. amp.; Schering CH, G,CZ
Primogonyl 1000 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Schering G, CH,
YU, CZ
Profasi 10000 I.U. amp.; Serono CH, B, Mexico, S, Fl,
GB,NO, NL
Profasi 500 I.U. amp.; Serono CH, GB, Mexico, HU, FR
Profasi 1000 I.U. amp.; Serono HU, NL
Profasi 1500 I.U. amp.; Serono FR
Profasi 2000 I.U., 5000 I.U. amp.; Serono A, B, CH,
DK, HU, GB, GR, S,FR, NL, NO, Mex
Profasi HP 5000 I.U., 10000 I.U. amp.; Serono U.S.
Profasi HP 250 LU., 2000 1-U., 5000 LU. amp; Serono
1
Profasi HP 500 1.U., 1000 I.U., amp; Serono I
Profasi HP 500 1-U., 1000 1-U., 2500 1.11- amp; Serono
ES
Rochoric (o.c.) 10000 LU. amp.; Rocky-Mount. U.S.
Veterinary: Brumegon 1000 LU. amp.; Hydro G
Choriolutin 1500 1.U., 5000 LU; Albrecht G
Chor.Gonadotropin 10000 I.U. Steris U.S.
Chorulon vet. injection solution Intervet DK
Chorvlon (o.c.) 1500 I.U. amp.; Werfft-Chemie A
Ekluton 1500 LU., 5000 1.U.; Vemie G
Gonadoplex vet. injection solution; Leo DK
HCG 10000 I.U. Steris U.S.
Ovogest 1500 In, 5000 1-U.; Hydro G
Ovo-Gonadon 500 LU.; Alvetra G
Prolan vet. injection solution; Bayer S
HCG, is not an anabolic/an-drogenic steroid but a natural
protein hormone which develops in the placenta of a
pregnant woman. HCG is manufac-tured from the urine
of pregnant women since it is excreted in un-changed
form from the blood via the woman's urine, passing through
the kidneys. The commercially available HCG is sold
as a dry substance and can be used both in men and women.
in women injectable HCG allows for ovulation since it
influences the last stages of the development of the
ovum, thus stimulating ovulation. In a man HCG stimulates
pro-duction of androgenic hormones (testosterone). For
this reason athletes use injectable HCG to increase
the testosterone produc-tion. HCG is often used in combination
with anabolic/androgenic steroids during or after treatment.
Since the body usually needs a certain amount of time
to get its testoster-one production going again, the
athlete, after discontinuing ste-roid compounds, experiences
a difficult transition phase which often goes hand in
hand with a considerable loss in both strength and muscle
mass. Administering HCG directly after steroid treat-ment
helps to reduce this condition because HCG increases
the testosterone production in the testes very quickly
and reliably. In the event of testicular atrophy caused
by mega doses and very long periods of usage, HCG also
helps to quickly bring the testes back to their original
condition (size). Since occasional injections of HCG
during steroid intake can avoid a testicular atrophy,
many athletes use HCG for two to three weeks in the
middle of their steroid treatment. It is often observed
that during this time the athlete makes his best progress
with respect to gains in both strength and muscle mass.
Those who are on the juice all year round, who might
suffer psychological consequences or who would perhaps
risk the breakup of a relationship because of this should
consider this drawback when taking HCG in regular in-tervals.
A reduced libido and spermatogenesis due to steroids,
in most cases, can be successfully cured by treatment
with HCG.
Most athletes, however, use HCG at the end of a treatment
in order to avoid a "crash," that is, to achieve
the best possible transition into "natural training."
A precondition, however, is that the steroid intake
or dosage be reduced slowly and evenly before taking
HCG. Although HCG causes a quick and significant increase
of the endogenic plasma- testosterone level, unfortunately
it is not a perfect remedy to prevent the loss of strength
and mass at the end of a steroid treatment. Although
HCG does stimulate endogenous testosterone production,
it does not help in re-estab-lishing the normal hypothalamic/pituitary
testicular axis. The hypothalamus and pituitary are
still in a refractory state after prolonged steroid
usage, and remain this way while HCG is being used,
because the endogenous testosterone produced as a-result
of the exogenous HCG represses the endogenous LH production.
Once the HCG is discontinued, the athlete must still
go through a re-adjustment period. This is merely delayed
by the HCG use." For this reason experienced athletes
often take Clomid and Clenbuterol following HCG intake
or they immediately begin an-other steroid treatment.
Some take HCG merely to get off the "steroids"
for at least two to three weeks.
HCG package insert states clearly that HCG "has
no known effect of fat mobilization, appetite or sense
of hunger, or body fat distribution." It further
states, "HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective
adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity, it does
not increase fat losses beyond that resulting from caloric
restriction. 6000 I.U. of HCG in a single injection
resulted in elevated testosterone levels for six days
after the injection. At a dosage of 1500 I.U. the pharmatestosterone
level increases by 250-300% (2.5-3fold) com-pared to
the initial value. The athlete should inject one HCG
ampule every 5 days. Since the testosterone level remains
considerably elevated for several days, it is unnecessary
to inject HCG more than once every 5 days. The effective
dosage for ath-letes is usually 2000-5000 I.U. per injection
and should-as al-ready mentioned-be injected every 5
days. HCG should only be taken for a few weeks. If HCG
is taken by male athletes over many weeks and in high
dosages, it is possible that the testes will respond
poorly to a later HCG intake and a release of the body's
own LH. This could result in a permanent inadequate
gonadal function.
HCG can in part cause side effects similar to those
of injectable testosterone. A higher testosterone production
also goes hand in hand with an elevated estrogen level
which could result in gynecomastia. This could manifest
itself in a temporary growth of breasts or reinforce
already existing breast growth in men. Farsighted athletes
thus combine HCG with an antiestrogen. Male athletes
also report more frequent erections and an increased
sexual desire. In high doses it can cause acne vulgaris
and the storing of minerals and water. The last point
must especially be observed since the water retention
which is possible through the use of HCG could give
the muscle system a puffy and watery appear-ance. Athletes
who have already increased their endogenous test-osterone
level by taking Clomid and intend subsequently to take
HCG could experience considerable water retention and
distinct feminization symptoms (gynecomastia, tendency
toward fat de-posits on the hips). This is due to the
fact that high testosterone leads to a high conversion
rate to estrogens. In very young ath-letes HCG, like
anabolic steroids, can cause an early stunting of growth
since it prematurely closes the epiphysial growth plates.
Mood swings and high blood pressure can also be attributed
to the intake of HCG.
HCG's form of administration is also unusual. The substance
choriongonadotropin is a white powdery freeze-dried
substance which is usually used as a compress. Each
package, for each HCG ampule, includes another ampule
with an injection solution containing isotonic sodium
chloride. This liq-uid, after both ampules have been
opened in a sterile manner, is injected into the HCG
ampule and mixed with the dried substance. The solution
is then ready for use and should be injected intra-muscularly.
If only part of the substance is injected the residual
solution should be stored in the refrigerator. It is
not necessary to store the unmixed HCG in the refrigerator;
however, it should be kept out of light and below a
temperature of 25* C.
HCG is a relatively expensive compound. It costs approx.
$36 -45 for 3 ampules of 5000 I.U.
