Question 1

what are the side effects of hcg drops and injections?

Accepted Answer

Many: The U.S. FDA, has approved the hormone HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, for the treatment of infertility. It also has become popular for weight loss. HCG can cause blood clots, pain at the site of the injection, numbness, tingling, confusion, dizziness and headaches. Women are prone to a condition known as ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome, a potentially life-threatening disorder.

Question 2

is it safe to use hcg drops? and what are some side effects of it?

Accepted Answer

No: Not a good idea.  Please see the link below from the fda.

http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm281333.htm.

Question 3

what are the side effects of hcg weight lose treatment in long and short term?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound safe: The HCG diet has a person eating 500 calories a day for more than a month. That's just one big slice of pizza a day. A 4-month old baby eats 500 calories a day. Anybody on 500 calories a day is on a starvation diet and will lose weight. It doesn't sound safe. Extremely low calorie diets don't work because the weight comes back when one starts eating again. Long-term lifestyle changes are needed.

Question 4

what are the side effects of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation: Hcg is a benign medication for most women.  Ovulation is triggered with its use.  There can be rare allergic reactions or burning with injection.

Question 5

why is weightloss injections b12(1cc)&hcg(half cc) bad or unsafe(without 500calorie plan;just a reg weightloss prog), &what r the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Scam: I expect that even the physicians at healthtap who are most sympathetic to the supplement industry would encourage you to follow a regular weight loss program and spent the extra money you'd be paying for the HCG and B12 on a gym membership or something fun with the great people you'll meet there. Physical exercise normalizes your appetite & is the key to weight management.

Question 6

is the hcg diet healthy? a naturopath suggested it to me, but i'm skeptical. i have been hearing a lot about this lately and i've heard from some medical professionals that it's totally safe with no side effects. i want to have a baby soon but want to los

Accepted Answer

There : There is no scientific evidence at this time that shows that the HCG diet (hcg is the hormone of pregnancy) is safe or effective.  The HCG diet is controversial.  The safest way to lose weight is eat smaller portions and exercise such as walk.  Walk one mile a day in a safe area with a friend or relative.  Drink plenty of water.

Question 7

i am in my first trimester, doctor has prescribed hcg 5000 injections for 2 weeks till my next scan, will this have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

SIde effects: There will not be any side effects or risks for you or your baby, good wishes.

Question 8

my testosterone was 470. i started seeing a wellnessfocused doctor and he has started me on hcg to help boost my testosterone. are there any side effects of this?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: Hcg does not boost testosterone.  Hcg is being used for weight loss recently.  You are 28, i would suggest staying away from these treatments.

Question 9

i have low testosterone which showed in my bloodwork. i was looking at taking hcg injections but wanted to know the side effects. can it cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Low T: Firstly do not try to self treat. Secondly HGH are painful injections. You must have a full work up as there are many other causes of Low T.

Question 10

had 2 periods after sex. having some side pains, hcg less than 1. can it be chronic ectopic? last sex 9 weeks ago.

Accepted Answer

Other causes likely!: An ectopic pregnancy is far less likely than other causes of abdominal pain, including infection, especially if you have had unprotected sex.  Please get seen and evaluated to find out exactly what's going on, and get it fixed!

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What are the side effects of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?

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Why is weightloss injections b12(1cc)&hcg(half cc) bad or unsafe(without 500calorie plan;just a reg weightloss prog), &what r the side effects?

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Is the hcg diet healthy? a naturopath suggested it to me, but i'm skeptical. i have been hearing a lot about this lately and i've heard from some medical professionals that it's totally safe with no side effects. i want to have a baby soon but want to los

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I am in my first trimester, doctor has prescribed hcg 5000 injections for 2 weeks till my next scan, will this have any side effects?

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My testosterone was 470. i started seeing a wellnessfocused doctor and he has started me on hcg to help boost my testosterone. are there any side effects of this?

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I have low testosterone which showed in my bloodwork. i was looking at taking hcg injections but wanted to know the side effects. can it cause cancer?

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Had 2 periods after sex. having some side pains, hcg less than 1. can it be chronic ectopic? last sex 9 weeks ago.

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