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What are the side effects of hcg drops and injections?

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Dr. Yvette Westfordanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience

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.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to use hCG drops? And what are some side effects of it?

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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Not a good idea. Please see the link below from the fda. http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm281333.htm.

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I'm 25 my husband is 40. We have tried for 3 years and are doing IUI with Clomid (clomiphene) and hCG injection. Sperm is low side of normal. I had adhesions?

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What are the side effects of hCG weight lose treatment in long and short term?

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

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Is it possible that the hCG injections and diet don t work or have more adverse effects if you have no ovaries total hysterectomyh?

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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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