hCG Diet Shot Tips for Self
Injection
Easing the
Discomfort of Injections
If your physician has sent you home
with pre-mixed injections of hCG for your weight loss protocol, these tips may
help with self administration of your hCG shots.
Pinching the skin and pulling it out gently, can provide
distraction to your nerves so you do not feel the needle.
Some people prefer the quick motion shot, while others prefer
resting the needle on the pinched skin and pushing it through in
a smooth motion.
Relax the muscles prior to injection.
Apply ice to numb the location prior to injection.
Rotate injection sites.
Allow medications that have been refrigerated to warm to room
temperature before injection.
Allow the alcohol on your skin to air dry prior to injection.
Videos with step-by-step
instructions for self injection:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-treatment/MM00403
http://www.operationalmedicine.org/Videos/IM.htm
How to administer
hCG
shots for
weight loss
Note:
Different Doctor's follow different injections protocols
for the hCG Diet- the following are general
instructions- always follow your Doctor's orders.
 Clean the
area with an alcohol swab in a circular motion, from center
out.
Allowing the alcohol to air dry will somewhat ease the
discomfort of the shot.
Gently pinch the skin and insert the needle directly into
the muscle. You do not need to insert the entire
needle if not necessary.
Pull back
on the syringe slightly to check for blood in the syringe.
If there is blood, simply reinsert the needle in another
location. Inject the medication quickly or slowly-
whichever is more comfortable for you.
It is not abnormal to see a small amount of bleeding at the
injection site. Direct pressure will stop the bleeding
and prevent bruising of the skin. Slight
swelling, redness, burning, or itching is not uncommon and
should subside shortly.
"Helpful Tip: Allow the
alcohol to air dry before injections. It
will sting less."
Helpful Measurements and Tips
1 ml = 1 cc
i.u. = international units
hCG can be at room temperature for 2-3 days, but
should be refrigerated after that
Syringes for hCG shots
The larger the gauge number, the smaller the
needle: for example, a 21 gauge needle is
larger than a 29 gauge needle.
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