About human chorionic gonadotr
Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone
Used for
- Treats selected cases of infertility in women, often with other fertility medicines.
- Stimulates testosterone production in some men with hypogonadism.
- Used in boys with certain undescended testes.
Usual adult dose
Dose varies by condition and treatment plan; commonly 500–10,000 IU by injection for fertility treatment, or 500–4,000 IU two to three times weekly for men.
Usual dose in children
For selected boys, commonly 500–4,000 IU by injection two to three times weekly; specialist-directed dosing.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain or swelling
- Headache, tiredness, or mood changes
- Fluid retention or breast enlargement in men
- Ovarian hyperstimulation in women
Important warnings
- Women may develop ovarian hyperstimulation, which can be serious or life-threatening.
- Fertility treatment increases the chance of multiple pregnancy and blood clots.
- Use only under specialist supervision; dosing depends on diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Not appropriate for some hormone-sensitive cancers or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; seek medical review if pregnancy occurs during treatment.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding safety is not well established; use only if a clinician considers it necessary.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines can increase ovarian hyperstimulation risk.
- Tell the clinician about all medicines and hormone treatments being used.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.