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Chorionic Gonadotropin (chorionic gonadotropin, human)

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Intramuscular Vial (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Chorionic gonadotropin (CG) is a gonad-stimulating polypeptide hormone secreted by the placenta, that is obtained from urine of pregnant women.

USES: This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (such as testosterone).

This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication (menotropins) to cause the release of an egg (ovulation). It should not be used in women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure).

This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to risk of serious side effects.

Generic name: chorionic gonadotropin, human
Pronunciation: (KOR-ee-ON-ik goe-NAD-oh-TROE-pin)
Drug class: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Therapeutic class: Endocrine

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Chorionic Gonadotropin:

  • Cryptorchidism
  • Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
  • Infertility Associated With Anovulation

Also known as: Infertility Associated With Ovulation Failure, Undescended Testis.

Dosing

Dosage of chorionic gonadotropin is expressed in terms of USP units. Dosage regimens of chorionic gonadotropin vary widely, and dosage must be carefully individualized based on the condition being treated, age and weight of the patient, and the clinician's judgment.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Cryptorchidism
Q53ICD10CMUndescended and ectopic testicle
Q53.0ICD10CMEctopic testis
Q53.00ICD10CMEctopic testis, unspecified
Q53.01ICD10CMEctopic testis, unilateral
Q53.02ICD10CMEctopic testes, bilateral
Q53.1ICD10CMUndescended testicle, unilateral
Q53.10ICD10CMUnspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Q53.11ICD10CMAbdominal testis, unilateral
Q53.111ICD10CMUnilateral intraabdominal testis
Q53.112ICD10CMUnilateral inguinal testis
Q53.12ICD10CMEctopic perineal testis, unilateral
Q53.13ICD10CMUnilateral high scrotal testis
Q53.2ICD10CMUndescended testicle, bilateral
Q53.20ICD10CMUndescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral
Q53.21ICD10CMAbdominal testis, bilateral
Q53.211ICD10CMBilateral intraabdominal testes
Q53.212ICD10CMBilateral inguinal testes
Q53.22ICD10CMEctopic perineal testis, bilateral
Q53.23ICD10CMBilateral high scrotal testes
Q53.9ICD10CMUndescended testicle, unspecified
R39.83ICD10CMUnilateral non-palpable testicle
R39.84ICD10CMBilateral non-palpable testicles
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
E23.0ICD10CMHypopituitarism
Infertility associated with anovulation
N97.0ICD10CMFemale infertility associated with anovulation

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data