Ovidac 5000iu (HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin))

Ovidac 5000iu (HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)) is a prescription gonadotropin medicine that similarly acts in the body to luteinizing hormone (LH).

It’s most recognised as a “trigger shot” in fertility treatment, but it also has established medical uses for certain hormone-related conditions in men.

Because timing matters a lot with HCG, it’s typically used as part of a clinician-directed plan rather than self-managed without guidance.

What Ovidac 5000 IU is used for

In fertility care, HCG is commonly used to help trigger final egg maturation and ovulation. It may be part of treatment plans that include ultrasound and lab monitoring, especially with IUI or IVF cycles. The goal is to control the timing of ovulation and procedures better.

In men, chorionic gonadotropin injections may be prescribed for specific conditions where stimulating the testes is clinically appropriate, such as certain forms of hypogonadism. Some clinicians also use HCG in men who are trying to preserve fertility while addressing testosterone-related symptoms. Still, the exact use depends on diagnosis, labs, and the plan your prescriber chooses.

HCG has also been marketed in the past for weight loss. That use is not considered an appropriate or proven approach and may be unsafe. If weight management is the concern, it’s worth discussing evidence-based options with a clinician.

How it’s supplied

• What diluent to use
• How much to add
• How to draw up the dose
• the injection method (subcutaneous or intramuscular, depending on the plan and supplies)

What to expect with dosing and timing

HCG dosing is individualised. In fertility cycles, the timing can be very specific (often tied to ultrasound findings and cycle day), so it’s common to be told exactly when to inject. In male hormone treatment plans, dosing schedules can look very different and may be paired with lab follow-up.

If you miss a dose or inject at the wrong time, contact your clinic for next-step instructions instead of “doubling up.”

Ovidac 5000iu Side Effects

• headache, fatigue, irritability, or mood changes
• injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
• abdominal discomfort or bloating (more common in fertility stimulation cycles)
• breast tenderness or swelling (can occur in men and women)

Who should use extra caution?

• past blood clots or clotting disorders
• hormone-sensitive cancers
• ovarian cysts or unexplained vaginal bleeding
• thyroid or adrenal disorders that are not well controlled

Available Strengths

• IVFhCG 5000 (HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin))
• ZyHMG 150iu Injection (Menotrophin (HMG))
• 1,000 IU vials
• 2,000 IU vials
• 5,000 IU vials (like Ovidac 5000 IU)
• 10,000 IU vials

Alternatives Available in the Market

• Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin, urine-derived)
• Novarel (chorionic gonadotropin, urine-derived)
• Generic chorionic gonadotropin (availability varies)
• Ovidrel (choriogonadotropin alfa, recombinant trigger injection; dosing is not in IU)