HCG 5000IU HMG (Menotropin) 150 IU

This combination pack provides HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) 5000iu and HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin/Menotropin) 150iu, the two most important injectable compounds for testicular recovery and enhanced Post Cycle Therapy. HCG mimics luteinising hormone (LH) to directly stimulate the testes, while HMG provides both LH and FSH activity to restore full spermatogenesis and testosterone production. Together, they form the most comprehensive hormonal recovery protocol available.

How HCG Works in PCT

During a steroid cycle, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis shuts down. The pituitary stops producing LH, and without LH stimulation, the Leydig cells in the testes cease testosterone production and the testes physically shrink (testicular atrophy). HCG mimics LH at the receptor level, directly stimulating the Leydig cells to resume testosterone synthesis even while exogenous steroids are still suppressing the pituitary.

According to clinical data, HCG at 500-1000iu every other day maintains intratesticular testosterone levels and prevents the testicular atrophy that makes post-cycle recovery slower and more difficult. Users who run HCG during the final weeks of their cycle consistently report faster natural testosterone recovery during PCT compared to those who rely on SERMs alone.

How HMG Enhances Recovery

HMG (Menotropin) contains both FSH and LH activity. While HCG primarily stimulates testosterone production via LH mimicry, HMG adds FSH stimulation, which is essential for spermatogenesis (sperm production). For users concerned about fertility during or after steroid use, HMG provides the FSH component that HCG alone does not address. Research in the journal Human Reproduction confirms that combined HCG/HMG therapy restores spermatogenesis more effectively than either compound alone.

Suggested Protocols

Protocol 1: On-Cycle HCG (Prevents Atrophy)

• Dose: 250-500iu HCG twice per week throughout the cycle
• Purpose: maintains testicular size and function, making PCT recovery faster
• Stop HCG: when you begin SERM-based PCT (Nolvadex/Clomid)
• Important: do not run HCG during PCT itself. HCG suppresses the pituitary through negative feedback. It is a cycle support tool, not a PCT drug

Protocol 2: Pre-PCT HCG Blast (Standard)

• Last 3 weeks of cycle: 500-1000iu HCG every other day
• Purpose: “wake up” the testes before PCT begins, giving SERMs a head start
• Then transition to: Nolvadex 40/40/20/20mg for 4 weeks

Protocol 3: Enhanced PCT with HMG (Fertility-Focused)

• Week 1-2 of PCT: HMG 75iu every other day alongside Nolvadex 40mg/day
• Week 3-4: HMG 75iu every other day alongside Nolvadex 20mg/day
• Purpose: restores both testosterone production (LH) and sperm production (FSH) simultaneously

HCG vs Nolvadex vs Clomid: Understanding the Difference

• HCG: directly stimulates the testes (mimics LH). Used during or immediately before PCT. Does NOT restart the pituitary
• HMG: stimulates both testosterone (LH) and sperm (FSH) production. Used during PCT for enhanced recovery
• Nolvadex: blocks oestrogen at the pituitary, causing it to increase LH/FSH output. The core PCT drug that actually restarts the HPG axis
• Clomid: similar mechanism to Nolvadex but stimulates both LH and FSH more aggressively. Can cause more side effects (vision disturbances, mood changes)
• Best practice: HCG on-cycle or pre-PCT to maintain testicular function, then Nolvadex or Clomid for 4 weeks to restart the pituitary axis

Storage and Reconstitution

• HCG comes as a powder that must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water before injection
• After reconstitution: refrigerate immediately. Use within 30 days
• Administration: subcutaneous injection (abdomen) or intramuscular. Subcutaneous is easier and equally effective
• HMG: reconstitute similarly. Follow package instructions for dilution ratios

Key Facts

• HCG: 5000iu per vial. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Mimics LH
• HMG: 150iu per vial. Menotropin (FSH + LH activity)
• Half-life (HCG): approximately 36 hours
• Storage: refrigerate after reconstitution. Protect from light
• Not a standalone PCT. Always use alongside a SERM (Nolvadex or Clomid)

Read our complete Post Cycle Therapy Guide for full protocols including HCG timing for every compound. Browse all PCT products.