Chorionic Gonadotropin (Hcg) Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 11, 2025.

Applies to the following strengths: 5000 units; 10000 units; 20000 units; recombinant 250 mcg; recombinant 250 mcg/0.5 mL

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): 5000 to 10,000 units IM once 1 day following the last dose of menotropins

Recombinant Chorionic Gonadotropin (r-HCG): 250 mcg subcutaneously once 1 day following last dose of follicle-stimulating agent

Comments:

HCG:
500 to 1000 units IM 3 times a week for 3 weeks, then 500 to 1000 units IM 2 times a week for 3 weeks OR
4000 units IM 3 times a week for 6 to 9 months, then 2000 units IM 3 times a week for 3 months

Uses:

HCG:
4 years and older:
4000 units IM 3 times a week for 3 weeks OR
5000 units IM every other day for 4 injections OR
500 to 1000 units IM for 15 injections over a period of 6 weeks OR
500 units IM 3 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks; if unsuccessful, patients should be given an additional series using 1000 units starting 1 month later.

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