Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG): Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a fertility hormone injection. It is a prescription medicine used for triggering ovulation in fertility treatment, some male hormone problems, low testosterone due to pituitary problems and undescended testes in boys. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 8 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) works

Human chorionic gonadotropin acts like luteinising hormone (LH). In women it triggers the final maturation of eggs and ovulation, and supports the corpus luteum that produces progesterone. In men it stimulates the testes to make testosterone, which supports sperm production and male development.

What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) used for?

• Triggering ovulation in fertility treatment
• Some male hormone problems
• Low testosterone due to pituitary problems
• Undescended testes in boys

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is used in fertility treatment to trigger the final maturing and release of eggs, either for timed intercourse or before egg collection in IVF. In men it is used to boost testosterone and sperm production when the pituitary gland does not make enough hormones, and in boys it may be used for undescended testes or delayed puberty. It is not a weight-loss treatment.

Side effects of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Some side effects that may occur with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) include:

• Headache
• Pain, redness or bruising at the injection site
• Tiredness
• Mood changes or irritability
• Breast tenderness
• Mild bloating or stomach discomfort

Get urgent medical help if you have severe stomach pain or swelling, rapid weight gain, nausea and vomiting, or breathlessness, which can be signs of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or if you notice leg swelling, chest pain or signs of an allergic reaction.

Precautions and warnings

• It should only be used under the supervision of a fertility specialist or other experienced doctor, who will monitor you with scans and blood tests.
• Fertility treatment with hCG increases the chance of twins or more babies, and of ectopic pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor if you have a hormone-dependent tumour, thyroid or adrenal problems, or a history of blood clots.
• It can give a false-positive pregnancy test for some days after the injection, so follow your clinic's advice on when to test.
• It has no proven role in weight loss and should never be used for that purpose.

Frequently asked questions about Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

What is the price of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) products currently in stock range from Rs 1,488 to Rs 13,095 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is GHC-5000 5000iu Injection at Rs 1,488. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) are available in Pakistan?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ferti (RG Pharmacutica Pvt Ltd), Presage (Geofman Pharmaceuticals), Ivfc (LG Life Sciences), Ivfm (LG Life Sciences), Xultophy (Novo Nordisk), Ghc-5000 (Bristol Mayer Biotech Pakistan), Ivf-c (Galaxy) and Ovidrel (Merck Marker Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?

Yes. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) be used during pregnancy?

Fertility treatment with hCG increases the chance of twins or more babies, and of ectopic pregnancy.

Are all Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 10 products containing Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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