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What are the side effects of HCG injections?

Author

William Taylor

Updated on April 04, 2026

What are the side effects of HCG injections?

HCG side effects

  • severe pelvic pain;
  • swelling of the hands or legs;
  • stomach pain and swelling;
  • shortness of breath;
  • weight gain;
  • diarrhea;
  • nausea or vomiting; or.
  • urinating less than normal.

What are Clomid side effects?

Clomid side effects

  • Mood swings, psychological / emotional side effects.
  • Hot flashes.
  • Abdominal discomfort.
  • Visual disturbances.
  • Ovarian cyst formation.
  • Nausea.
  • Thinning of the uterine endometrial lining.
  • Reduced production of cervical mucous – this can lower fertility (bypassed by insemination)

What are the side effects of FSH injections?

Headache, nausea, vomiting, mild stomach/abdominal pain, bloating, redness/pain at the injection site, or breast tenderness/pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does cetrotide cause bruising?

The most common side effects of Cetrotide include: nausea, headache, and. redness, bruising, itching, or swelling where the medicine was injected.

How long do hCG trigger shot side effects last?

hCG can stay in your system for 10-14 days after the initial injection and since it mimics LH it can give you a false positive on a home pregnancy test so as tempting as it may be, we ask our patients to not take a home test earlier than the date we give you for the blood test.

When do Clomid side effects go away?

Vision changes (e.g., blurred vision, seeing spots or flashes) may sometimes occur during clomiphene treatment, especially if you are exposed to bright light. These side effects usually go away a few days or weeks after treatment is stopped.

How do I deal with Clomid side effects?

Strategies to Reduce Side Effects

  1. Start on the lowest dose possible: More doesn’t necessarily mean better.
  2. Take the pill in the evening: If you’re getting headaches, taking Clomid before bed may help.
  3. Monitor your diet: Weight gain can occur while taking Clomid, but most of that weight gain should be temporary.

When will the egg rupture after injection?

Ovulation (follicle rupture) usually occurs about 40-46 hours after the hCG is given. hCG is self-administered as an injection.

Is it normal to bruise after IVF injections?

After IVF injections, bruising is normal. This area can also feel sore and a bit painful to touch. It’s important to try to have different injection sites to reduce this side effect.

How do you prevent bruising after an IVF injection?

Ways to reduce bruising

  1. Use longer needles. It may seem counterintuitive, but using shorter needles increases the likelihood that you will bruise.
  2. Inject at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Change your syringes and lancets more often.
  4. Rotate sites!
  5. Ice the area.
  6. Opt for technology.
  7. Avoid your belly button.
  8. Up your iron intake.