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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
HMG to HCG IU equivalency?
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<blockquote data-quote="Cataceous" data-source="post: 193614" data-attributes="member: 38109"><p>In fact it is pretty complicated, and a direct comparison may not even be possible. You must start by defining what you mean by "equal". The most quantifiable approach is to say that you want the equivalent LH content in the hMG. But the ratio of FSH to LH in hMG varies by product. A 1:1 ratio is fairly common, so use that as an example. The next problem is that hCG and LH are not interchangeable on an IU basis. They have different relative activity levels in different tissues. For simplicity let's accept one author's statement that 1 IU of hCG is roughly equivalent to 6-8 units of LH. It's not clear if this comparison accounts for the very short half-life of LH versus hCG. In any case, this means your 500 IU of hCG is going to be matched by 3,000-4,000 IU of hMG. I hope you're rich!</p><p></p><p>Seriously though, hMG is probably better considered as a complement to hCG. The FSH is the important part because it can stimulate Sertoli cells, unlike hCG or LH. In sum, the short half-life and high cost of hMG make it an unrealistic replacement for endogenous LH.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cataceous, post: 193614, member: 38109"] In fact it is pretty complicated, and a direct comparison may not even be possible. You must start by defining what you mean by "equal". The most quantifiable approach is to say that you want the equivalent LH content in the hMG. But the ratio of FSH to LH in hMG varies by product. A 1:1 ratio is fairly common, so use that as an example. The next problem is that hCG and LH are not interchangeable on an IU basis. They have different relative activity levels in different tissues. For simplicity let's accept one author's statement that 1 IU of hCG is roughly equivalent to 6-8 units of LH. It's not clear if this comparison accounts for the very short half-life of LH versus hCG. In any case, this means your 500 IU of hCG is going to be matched by 3,000-4,000 IU of hMG. I hope you're rich! Seriously though, hMG is probably better considered as a complement to hCG. The FSH is the important part because it can stimulate Sertoli cells, unlike hCG or LH. In sum, the short half-life and high cost of hMG make it an unrealistic replacement for endogenous LH. [/QUOTE]
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