HCG helps maintain high levels ofprogesterone, which is critical for the success of the pregnancy.
It is also the hormone detected by urine and blood pregnancy tests.
This article explains how hCG injections are used in fertility treatments.
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It also covers how and when to take hCG.
The medication can be used alone, in an ovulation induction cycle as withintrauterine inseminationor duringin vitro fertilization.
Many brands and forms of hCG are available.
Your healthcare provider will prescribe the one most appropriate for you.
Injections can be given eithersubcutaneouslyorintramuscularly, depending on the brand.
Pregnancy Tests and hCG
Remember that hCG is the hormone detected in urine pregnancy tests.
Preparing or Mixing hCG
HCG injections come in several forms.
Some come pre-mixed, while others require mixing.
Allow the powder to dissolve and then pull the entire 2 mL back into the syringe.
Inject the medication intramuscularly or subcutaneously, according to your healthcare providers instructions.
Your healthcare provider will most likely give you a specific time or time frame to take the hCG injections.
An hCG injection medication costs around $200-250.
In addition, if a healthcare provider administers your shot, it may cost more.
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