Low dose HCG : does it work ? Triggering with a lower dose of hCG and FSH shows promise in IVF treatments, according to a recent study published in Fertility and Sterility. The study aimed to determine if a combination of 1,500 IU of hCG and 450 IU of FSH could be as effective as the standard higher doses of hCG (5,000 or 10,000 IU) in in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. The research included women aged 18–41 undergoing IVF with specific baseline characteristics such as antral follicle coun