What is HCG 2000 IU?
HCG 2000 IU works by helping the release of eggs in the female ovary. It increases testosterone levels in men. Commonly used for treating fertility in women, HCG helps mature eggs and become fertilization-ready.
It helps the eggs mature before being fertilized in the lab. It tests the status of the pregnancy. The best way to check the pregnancy status is via ultrasound.
Your HCG level by six and half weeks must be at least 2000 mlU/ml. It is the stage when you can see and hear the heartbeat of the fetus during scanning, but relying too much on it is not advisable.
Women produce the hormone HCG naturally during pregnancy. It helps your body to make more progesterone. Progesterone helps support and maintain pregnancy.
HCG 2000 IU helps female fertility. It acts similarly to the luteinizing hormone (LH). LH is a chemical compound produced by the pituitary gland. It helps stimulate ovulation in females. Some women face fertility problems as they have difficulty producing LH. Ovulation is a must for pregnancy. Inadequate or no LH cannot stimulate ovulation. HCG takes up the role of LH and stimulates ovulation.
What are the Uses and Benefits of HCG 2000 IU?
- HCG 2000 IU, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 2000 IU, is a hormone that improves the probability of women getting pregnant.
- It treats hypogonadism (low testosterone levels) by increasing the testosterone levels in men, which improves sperm count and quality.
- It treats cryptorchidism, a condition that affects the testes in men.
- HCG helps young men when the testicles do not come down in the scrotum.
What are the Safe Dosages of HCG 2000 IU?
When you have difficulty conceiving, a doctor may prescribe HCG 2000 IU injection and combine other helpful drugs to boost fertility. You can use the injectable in the muscle or under the skin. You may take, with a doctor’s prescription, about 500 units two times a day. This dosage gives better results than the slightly lower dose.
In certain health conditions where you avoid HCG, your doctor might alter the dose or do some tests after injecting the HCG 2000 IU.
Avoid using more than prescribed or overdose to get a positive pregnancy test quicker. Carefully read the label instructions before using, and also check the expiry of the medication on the packet. Avoid using HCG 2000 IU if not refrigerated.
How to take HCG 2000 IU?
The most common form of HCG 2000IU intake is injectable. If you are injecting, then take full training from a qualified health professional.
Your doctor may typically inject 2000, 5000, or 10000 IU into the muscle (intramuscular) or under the skin (subcutaneous). You will get the HCG 2000IU as a liquid or ready-to-mix powder. Store the liquid medication in the fridge within 3 hours of getting it. Store it there until you take it out for use. It will be cold. Warm it with your hand before injecting.
If you receive HCG 2000 IU in powder form, take the help of a chemist or pharmacist to mix the HCG 2000 IU powder with a vial of sterile water. It comes with it to prepare the injection. Avoid regular water. Bring the liquid or the powder to room temperature.
Follow the doctor’s instructions about the syringe preparation. Take 1 ml/cc (milliliter/cubic centimeter) of water in the syringe and push it into the powder. Mix slowly and gently, rolling the vial around. Avoid shaking the vial. Pull the mixture into the syringe and point the syringe upward. Flick it gently until the air bubbles gather on the top of it.
Push the plunger slightly to remove the air bubbles. You are all set to inject HCG 2000 IU into the body. Follow the instructions of a qualified doctor on how and where to inject HCG 2000 IU into the body. The best subcutaneous sites are the side or the back of the upper left arm, lower abdomen, and front/outer left thigh. The best intramuscular sites are the outer arm or upper/outer buttock,
When Should I Avoid HCG 2000 IU or use it cautiously?
If you are allergic to HCG, you must avoid it. The other conditions for you to avoid HCG are:
Avoid HCG 2000 IU if
- You have precocious puberty, also known as early puberty
- Cancer-related to hormone-like prostate cancer
- Breast cancer or tumor
- Ovary cancer or tumor
- Uterus cancer or tumor
- Ovarian cysts
- Already tested pregnant
- Unexplained (cause not known) Vaginal bleeding
- Uncontrolled thyroid or thyroid disorder
- Uncontrolled adrenal dysfunction or adrenal gland disorder
- Hypothalamus, breast, ovaries, pituitary gland, or prostate cancer or tumor in the brain
- Heart, kidney, or liver disease
- Epilepsy
- Asthma or migraine
- Pregnant or breastfeeding and want pregnancy for another child
- Hormone-related disorders
What are the Side effects of HCG 2000 IU?
The common HCG 2000 IU side effects are headache, fatigue, fidgety, pain, rashes, and redness on the skin. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe side effects of HCG 2000 IU.
Common HCG 2000 IU Side Effects
- Fidgety
- Headache
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Breast tenderness and swelling
- Pain and swelling at the site if taken via injection
Severe HCG 2000 IU side effects
- Severe pelvic pain
- Less urination
- Hand or leg swelling
- Breathlessness or shortness of breath
- Pain and swelling in the stomach
- Diarrhea
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Vomiting