HCG - one 12,000 IU vial vs two 6,000 IU vials

jdthoosier

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Defy called and advised that I could purchase one 12,000 IU vial cheaper than two 6,000 IU vials (which has been my pattern). However, I question whether having a vial of that size could result in potency degradation. I've seen mixed opinions on the life of a vial, but it seems that 30-45 days is the general recommendation before potency is fairly reduced.

Anyone using these larger vials?
 
Once you reconstitute the HCG crystals with the bacteriostic water you must refrigerate it. Once refrigerated it will be good for plenty of time for you to utilize the entire vial. I'd say after 4 to 6 months it may drop some efficacy by a little bit each month but most people will use a 12,000 IU vial in two to three months.

I would buy the larger 12,000 IU vial. That's what I do.
 
I also buy the bigger 12000 IU vials, I inject 1000 IU weekly so it's nice to have a 12-week vial. Plus I don't liked mixing the HCG, less times I have to mix a new vial.
 

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