HCG and PCOS

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone produced primarily in the uterus during pregnancy. This protein plays an important role throughout gestation, especially early in the first trimester when the placenta is forming. It helps ensure the corpus luteum—a temporary gland—supplies an adequate amount of another hormone called progesterone during the early months of pregnancy. HCG is often called the “pregnancy hormone” because pregnancy tests rely on the presence of HCG to determine whether you’re pregnant or not. Because HCG is created in small amounts by the pituitary gland, it’s present in women who are not pregnant as well as men, albeit at very low levels.

Study Looks at Benefits of HCG on Ovarian Stimulation

A recent study found that a low dose of HCG may improve the number of follicles and clinical pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This common condition can cause fertility problems because women with PCOS may not ovulate normally. In order to become pregnant, a woman with PCOS may require ovarian stimulation using drugs. This is called controlled ovarian stimulation (COS).

COS can be done using synthetic hormones. These included follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). One complication of COS is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS can lead to the development of multiple small follicles, which are less likely to become viable embryos. Large preovulatory follicles are preferred for assisted reproduction.

The study in question suggests that when used to stimulate ovulation in women with PCOS, HCG may reduce the risk of OHSS and stimulate the growth of fewer small follicles.

HCG for Weight Loss

HCG injections may be ideal for weight loss because they can combat feelings of hunger, fatigue, lightheadedness, and nausea, which are often associated with low-calorie diets. HGG shots can make it easier for you to stick to your diet. Many participants in HCG diet therapy programs say the hormone has helped them achieve their weight-loss goals, and some have reported weight losses of up to a pound a day. In fact, in terms of total number of pounds lost, as well as how long it takes to lose them, the HCG diet stands apart from many others you may have heard about.

Of course, results on the HCG diet will vary from one person to another based on factors such as sex and starting body weight. Men tend to lose weight more quickly than women and heavier people tend to lose a larger amount of weight overall. A doctor can provide you with a more accurate estimate of what you can expect to lose based on your circumstances.

Where to Order HCG

HCG for weight loss therapy must be compounded or manufactured by a licensed pharmacy and is administered through daily injections. As one of the nation’s leading suppliers of HCG, Pharmacy Rx Solutions partners with Suncoast Radiopharmacy, a fully licensed compounding pharmacy that meets all USDA guidelines. If you would like to learn more about our HCG therapy program, including our ordering process for HCG shots, contact Pharmacy Rx Solutions. We can send you all the paperwork necessary to whether you’re a good candidate for the HCG diet.