The HCG injections are given using a very fine needle and are relatively painless. Tips for relieving self-administered hCG shot discomfort can be found here. HCG is a PRESCRIPTION drug that MUST be dispensed and monitored by a licensed Physician or Practitioner. HCG injections are merely 1 half of the comprehensive weight reduction protocol and HCG administration is just ONE aspect of the complete HCG +diet program.

You can, but you should wait 7-14 days after your last injection before the shot is out of your system. If you test too soon, you might get a false positive. Ask your OB/RE when you should test. See similar questions...

It is recommended that dieters consult a physician concerning your weight loss, along with the appropriate implementation of the HCG protocol. The physician will NOT prescribe HCG injection for women who are pregnant or nursing. See similar questions...

hCG is a polypeptide hormone produced by the human trophoblast in the developing embryo. It is composed of alpha and beta subunits. The alpha subunit is essentially identical to the alpha subunits of human pituitary gonadotropins: luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The beta subunits of these hormones differ in their amino acid sequences. As far as its action is concerned, hCG is virtually identical to the pituitary hormone LH. See similar questions...

The HCG injections for weight loss are administered using a very fine needle and are relatively painless. See similar questions...

A lead follicle should be at least 16 mm on an hMG like Pergonal, it should be at least 18 mm on a recombinant FSH like Gonal-F, and should be about 22 mm on Clomid. Occasionally Gonal-F can produce mature eggs in smaller follicles, in which case other measurements such as E2 and progesterone should be used to indicate maturity. (The difference in ideal size is due to the difference in mechanisms by which the medications work. See similar questions...

Most patients describe the “hot” sensation mentioned previously. Others describe the feeling as “tiny pinches”. Either way, the feeling is fleeting, lasting less than a second. Once the firing is complete, the discomfort disappears. We will provide you with an ice pack to minimize discomfort at your request. See similar questions...

Intramuscular injection is generally recommended for hCG. However, a new recombinant form of hCG is available, Ovidrel, which is designed for subcutaneous administration. See similar questions...

The hormone beta hCG is produced by the placenta. In normal pregnancy the levels double every two days. When the level in urine is high enough, the home pregnancy test becomes positive. In ectopic pregnancy, the levels are usually lower and rise more slowly (and your pregnancy may not test positive). A combination of ultrasound findings and blood levels of hCG can make a more accurate and earlier diagnosis allowing more treatment options. See similar questions...

Lola, Utah, USA: Testing of hCG levels in the blood is done frequently for GTD. Some physicians will suggest weekly blood testing at first, to confirm regression of the trophoblastic tumor. After remission is achieved, hCG levels are monitored closely, generally with a weekly test for the first month, bi-weekly testing for the second and third months, and then every three months. See similar questions...