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mgsondance
IM injections- This is the original method that Dr. S. used. If you inject to the heart of the muscle where there is good blood supply, the Hcg is delivered to your system more quickly than it is with SubQ injections. However, it can be difficult to figure out the right size needle for your weight. For the deltoid, 1" generally works well. 1" or 1.25" is usually what is used for the thigh, depending on your size. For the upper buttock (only inject in the upper outer quadrant), you'll need at least a 1.5" needle- Dr. S. used a 2". If you're quite heavy you'll need to adjust the length since you don't want to get just to the edge of the muscle- you want to get to the middle of it. IM injections are more painful than SubQ injections, and can leave you sore for a while after the injection. However there is a specialty needle that is 1.25" and 27 gauge that works pretty well. You have the convenience of only having to dose one time/day. To get pharmacy-grade Hcg you either need to have a prescription from your doctor, get your shots from a clinic, or order your Hcg from a different country.
SubQ injections- These are done into fat, generally in the thigh or abdomen. Make sure you avoid the area around your belly button- stay about 2" away in all directions. SubQ injections are done with an insulin needle, generally somewhere between 5/16th and 1/2 long. 28 to 31 gauge can be used, but I prefer the 29. The 30 and 31 gauge are so thin that they bend easily, and the 29 are already basically painless. You can use a .5cc or 1cc size syringe, but I prefer the 1cc so that you have more flexibility in choosing a shot volume. You have the convenience of only having to dose one time/day. This method also uses pharmacy-grade Hcg.
SL (sub-lingual, meaning under your tongue)- This involves mixing up the same kind of Hcg that is used for injections, but taking a larger dose twice a day, 12 hrs apart. You put the fluid under your tongue and have to hold it there for at least 5'. Many suggest you then don't eat or drink for another 15'. This is a good method for people who don't want to do the shots, but you do have to remember to take those doses roughly 12 hrs apart. The standard dose has been 166 iu's, 2x/day. However the newer research shows there may be benefit in taking a higher dose, 250 iu's 2x.day. With this method you have extra cost for the Hcg, but you don't have to buy sterile vials or syringes. This method also uses pharmacy-grade Hcg.
Releana- This is SL Hcg that is pre-mixed for you and can only be acquired through a physican who works with that company. The company has a patent on it because they add a particular buffer to the solution. The physician does some blood work prior to putting you on the program, as well as follow-up.
Hhcg (Homeopathic)- Homeopathic Hcg works on an entirely different principle than pharmacy-grade Hcg does. It is energetic medicine, and works on the principle that the water "remembers" the substance that has been diluted in it. By definition, these drops contain only tiny traces of hcg. Some people prefer this method because they think it's more natural and you are not putting a hormone in your body. A big advantage is that Hhcg is generally less expensive than Hcg, and you can buy it in the US without a prescription. This also allows you to get your product more quickly. However, there are many disadvantages. 1) The FDA has cracked down on Hhcg and many products now are nothing but amino acids. 2) As there are no regulations for homeopathic remedies, you have no idea what is actually in the drops. Someone could put tap water in there and sell it to you. 3) Your body has to be able to produce Hcg (or the effects of it) from the drops, which not something everyone can do. If you do decide you want to use Hhcg make sure the drops have Hcg in them in the ingredient list. It will generally say Hcg 3x 6x 12x, or something similar to this.
Hcg Pellets, Lozenges, Nose Spray, Throat Spray, Transdermal Patch- These are new methods that are just starting to be used. They all have the convenience of not having to do injections. The number of doses per day can vary. The disadvantage is you have to be able to absorb it properly (some might not be able to), and it can be very hard to adjust your dose.
No matter what method you are on, the protocol remains the same. Some clinics modify the food list, but I recommend sticking to the original protocol as much as possible.
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