HCG 5000iu is an injectable drug by Deus Medical, containing Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone, produced during pregnancy by the developing placenta, helps suppress hunger and triggers the body’s use of fat for fuel. hCG is also used to induce ovulation and treat infertility in women, and to increase sperm count in men. Bodybuilders use it in steroid cycles and post-cycle therapy to maintain gains and boost testosterone production.

HCG is popular among bodybuilders and athletes at the end of anabolic-androgenic steroid cycles to prevent muscle tissue breakdown. It also helps restore the testes to their normal function and size, which may shrink after steroid use. When combined with a very low-calorie diet, athletes can burn extra fat while preserving muscle mass. Women may also use hCG with a low-calorie diet to shed unwanted fat.

The typical dosage of hCG during a cycle ranges from 500iu to 3000iu per week (1-3 times weekly). More frequent injections stabilize blood levels, while a single shot may increase estrogen levels due to testosterone aromatization, potentially causing gynecomastia. Some bodybuilders have used 6000iu for 6 days, but this is risky and depends on individual factors. For post-cycle therapy, hCG should be used in smaller doses, around 250-500iu daily for 2-3 weeks. These smaller doses help reverse testicular atrophy. Bodybuilders should follow a 2-3 week hCG cycle with at least one month off in between. hCG can be used with Clomid or Nolvadex in PCT and continued after hCG is no longer part of the cycle. Starting an hCG cycle near the end of a steroid cycle, especially in the last week, is most effective.

Serious side effects of hCG include severe pelvic pain, swelling of the hands or legs, stomach pain and swelling, shortness of breath, weight gain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Common side effects include headache, restlessness, mild swelling or water weight gain, depression, breast tenderness or swelling, and injection site pain or irritation. In boys, hCG can cause early signs of puberty, such as a deepened voice, pubic hair growth, and increased acne or sweating.