What is HCG injection?

- Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), the active ingredient in HCG is a hormone stimulates the production of sex hormones by gonads (ovaries and testicles).

WHEN IS HCG INDICATED  FOR USE?

In women HCG injection is used:

•    to induce ovulation, if indicated after a growth-stimulating treatment Graaf's follicles,

•    to support the function of the corpus luteum in women who have its failure.

In men, HCG injection is used to treat:

•  Cryptorchidism not due to anatomical reasons,

•  Delayed puberty,

•  Hypogonadotropic

•  Cryptorchidism and congenital lack of testis in children

WHEN THE THERAPY WITH HCG MUST BE AVOIDED?

• If there are tumors depending on the action of sex hormones,

• If there is excessive ovarian stimulation (hyperstimulation),

• If there is cryptorchidism due inguinal hernia, supra-testicular location of the testicles

BEFORE STARTING THE TREATMENT INFORM YOUR DOCTOR SUFFER FROM:

•   Circulatory insufficiency,

•   Heart disease,

•   Kidney disorder

•   Migraine,

•   Asthma,

•   Epilepsy

HOW HCG injection IS APPLIED?

The recommended dose is determined by gender, indication, and age

In women

•    To induce ovulation: a single intramuscular injection at a dose of

5000 IU up to 10000 IU HCG

•    To support the function of the luteum: three intramuscular injections, e.g. a third one,

sixth and ninth day after ovulation,

In men   

•    Cryptorchidism in boys under the age of 2 years and over 6 years: one intramuscular injection per week for a period of 5 weeks.

 In boys

• From 3 to 6 years of age, 1,500 IU may be administered intramuscularly. HCG per week for 3 weeks.
• Delayed puberty: 1500 IU HCG 2 to 3 times a week intramuscularly by 3 months.

For diagnostic purposes

•     Differential diagnosis of cryptorchidism and congenital lack of testis in children and assessment of testicular function

HCG is applied intramuscularly.

WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

In women:

Following the combined treatment of HMG / HCG injection or klomifen / HCG injection may occur

to overstimulate the ovaries. This is manifested by the formation of:

•   Large ovarian cysts

•   Accumulate fluid in the stomach and

•   The occurrence of thromboembolic complications.

In men:

During treatment with Choragon 5000, side effects such as transient may occur

•  Prolonged enlargement of the mammary glands,

•  Enlargement of the prostate gland,

•  Acne,

•  Retention of  water in the body,

•   Enlarged penis size and spontaneous erections.

- Long-term administration of the HCG may lead to the formation of antibodies against HCG, which can cause a reduction in the effectiveness of treatment.