Needles should be disposed of in a safe manner. Place used needles in a thick container such as a plastic bottle, seal with a lid, and discard in the trash. A milk container is convenient.

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Easing the discomfort of HCG diet shots

If your physician has sent you home with pre-mixed 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.

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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 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.

"Helpful Tip: Allow the alcohol to air dry before injections. It will sting less."