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Shall I Take The HCG Shot On The First Day

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Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2020
Question: Shall I take the HCG shot on the first day of the period on by mid of my cycle - also what is the concentration of the shot?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid self medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
HCG shot is given to induce ovulation and release of egg. It is given as 5000IU subcutaneous or intramuscular according to the type of preparation . Usually it is given at the midcycle.
Do not self medicate as it can cause serious side effects . The doses need regulation under medical supervision

I hope this answers your query.

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (44 minutes later)
Thank you so much. Do you have any idea of the doses? I have chriomon 5000 I.U. How many doses shall I take.my half cycle is after tomorrow. Also can you please let me know what are the side effects
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Single dose is given after ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For ovulation a single dose is given after follicular monitoring . This cannot be predicted without an ultrasound scan . The side effects include multiple pregnancy , allergic reactions , etc.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Shall I Take The HCG Shot On The First Day

Brief Answer: Avoid self medication Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. HCG shot is given to induce ovulation and release of egg. It is given as 5000IU subcutaneous or intramuscular according to the type of preparation . Usually it is given at the midcycle. Do not self medicate as it can cause serious side effects . The doses need regulation under medical supervision I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal