Vita Science HCG 5000 IU

Overview

HCG is a hormone made in pregnancy that acts like luteinising hormone. It is approved in Canada for fertility treatment and for some forms of male hypogonadism.

This listing is Vita Science HCG 5000 IU (5000 IU), photographed as we ship it and priced in Canadian dollars.

How it works

HCG binds the LH receptor on Leydig cells in the testes, stimulating testosterone production and supporting sperm production. It is supplied as a freeze-dried powder mixed with bacteriostatic water.

Clinical reference

Reference information from product labels and clinical literature only. It is not a recommendation or dosing advice for you; any use should be set and monitored by a doctor.

Combinations and interactions

• Prescribed alongside testosterone replacement to protect fertility.
• May raise estradiol along with testosterone.
• Interactions: few; tell your doctor about other hormone therapy.

Risks and side effects

• Estrogen effects. Breast tenderness or growth.
• Injection-site reactions. Redness or soreness.
• Mixing hygiene. Use sterile technique and fresh needles.

Do not use it if you have prostate cancer, a pituitary tumour, or hormone-sensitive conditions.

Bloodwork to discuss with your doctor

• Testosterone
• Estradiol
• Semen analysis if used for fertility

Injection sites

HCG 5000 IU is a freeze-dried powder. After it is mixed with bacteriostatic water it is normally injected under the skin with a short insulin needle. These are the three standard subcutaneous areas; rotate between them.

1AbdomenBelly · Fat under the skinSubQ

Finding it. Anywhere on the belly at least 5 cm from the navel, away from scars and the waistband. Pinch a fold and inject into it.

Why it is used. The most fat, steady absorption and easy to see.

Watch for. Move each injection a few centimetres from the last to prevent lumps.

Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml

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2ThighFront of the thigh · Fat under the skinSubQ

Finding it. The middle of the front of the thigh, a hand-width below the hip and above the knee.

Why it is used. Easy to reach and a good rotation partner for the belly.

Watch for. Absorption can be a little slower than the abdomen.

Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml

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3Upper armBack of the upper arm · Fat over the tricepsSubQ

Finding it. Halfway between shoulder and elbow on the back of the arm.

Why it is used. Adds a third area to rotate through.

Watch for. Hard to reach on yourself; a helper is useful.

Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml

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Every time: wash your hands, swab the stopper and skin with alcohol, use a new sterile needle and syringe and never share. See a doctor for spreading redness, heat, swelling, fever or numbness. This is general reference information from standard injection guidance, not medical advice.

Storage and handling

Keep unmixed vials in the fridge (2 to 8 °C) and away from light. Once mixed with bacteriostatic water, keep the vial refrigerated, never freeze it, and follow the use-by time for that product.

Canadian legal status

This is a prescription medicine in Canada. A doctor should assess whether it suits you, choose the dose and monitor you while you use it.

FAQ

Does HCG come with diluent?

Check the listing; bacteriostatic water is sold separately in Lab supplies.

How should mixed HCG be stored?

In the fridge, used within the period on the package insert.

How many IU are in the vial?

5,000 IU.

How fast will it reach me?

Orders leave Vancouver by Canada Post Xpresspost and the tracking number arrives within 72 hours of your e-Transfer. Most provinces receive parcels 1 to 6 business days after that; the territories can take up to 10. Xpresspost is free on orders over $300, and a lost or seized parcel is reshipped at no charge.