Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Information about Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) uses
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is used in the treatment of female infertility and male hypogonadism.
How human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) works
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a sex hormone. In females, it helps in the release of eggs from the ovary. In males, it works by enhancing the production of testosterone which helps in treating conditions such as delayed puberty, and low sperm count.
Common side effects of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg)
Injection site pain, Headache, Fatigue, Depression, Restlessness, Edema (swelling), Hypersensitivity, Ovarian cysts, Enlarged ovaries, Irritability, Precocious puberty, Breast enlargement in male, Arterial thromboembolism (blood clot in artery), Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Breathlessness, OHSS (Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome)
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Expert advice for Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is used together with another hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) for the treatment of infertility in women.
- In men, it is used to help treat delayed puberty, undescended testes or oligospermia (low sperm count).
- It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- If your ovaries are overstimulated you should not have sex, or use barrier contraception for at least four days.
Frequently asked questions for Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Q. What is Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and what is it used for?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) contains a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), which is also produced naturally by the body. It is used in women, who have a problem with ovulation (release of an egg). It is also used along with other fertility medicines, to help produce eggs in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF). In males, it is used to treat conditions like delayed puberty, and low sperm cell count.
Q. Is Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) painful?
Usually any injection can cause pain. There are reports that Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) can cause mild tenderness or tingling at the site of injection. This is quite normal for an injection procedure. However, if you experience unbearable pain after the injection, seek immediate medical advice.
Q. Where do you inject Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
This medicine is injected in the supervision of medical healthcare professional only. When Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injections are to be given in the muscles, it is preferred to inject it into the buttocks or the arms. If it is to be injected beneath the skin, then it is advised to pinch a part of the skin from the abdomen or front of thigh, and then inject the medicine.