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Can HCG Drops Cause Side Effects Like Sore Breast?
I ve been on hcg drops for 30 days and am on my period now. I woke up with really sore breasts. This has never happened while on my period only when I was pregnant did I have sore breasts. Is this a side effect or should I stop taking hcg drops? I want to take it for 2 more weeks, because I ve only lost 11 pounds. I m 40 years old and want to loose 20 lbs more or at least 10 while on hcg.
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Hi,
The HCG diet limits you to 500 calories a day for 8 weeks while taking HCG, either by getting a shot or as oral drops. HCG is a hormone produced by the female body during pregnancy. FDA has approved HCG use only for fertility issues and it is not advisable to be used in weight loss. Hence, I would suggest you to stop the drug and try exercise and diet modification for weight loss.
Fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid retention,breast tenderness, increased androgen levels, and risk of blood clots and emboli are the possible side effects.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
The HCG diet limits you to 500 calories a day for 8 weeks while taking HCG, either by getting a shot or as oral drops. HCG is a hormone produced by the female body during pregnancy. FDA has approved HCG use only for fertility issues and it is not advisable to be used in weight loss. Hence, I would suggest you to stop the drug and try exercise and diet modification for weight loss.
Fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid retention,breast tenderness, increased androgen levels, and risk of blood clots and emboli are the possible side effects.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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