HCG, also known as human chorionic gonadotropin, exists in a woman's body after she becomes pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe this hormone for you with other medications to help you conceive a child if you have trouble with infertility. Many promoters insist that HCG can help you lose weight, but medical sources such as MayoClinic.com proclaim there is no evidence of such an effect. Still, people take it as injections or drops under the tongue along with a severely restricted diet in the hope of losing weight. The severe restrictions in calorie intake will help you lose weight, whether you take HCG or not.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
The use of HCG in a woman may cause development of OHSS, a potentially life-threatening problem. You can recognize it if you develop any of the symptoms related to the condition. You may find your urination has decreased, for example. You also may feel nauseous, and you may vomit. OHSS also can cause severe pain in your pelvic area as well as pain in your stomach. You may feel short of breath and experience edema, a swelling generalized throughout your body or specifically in your legs and hands. You also may gain weight from taking HCG. Drugs.com recommends an immediate consultation with your doctor if you get any of these symptoms when you take HCG as a shot or drop.
Pain
If you use HCG to lose weight, you may get the uncomfortable but nonserious side effect of pain. You may get headaches or lingering pain at the injection site of the hormone if you get HCG as a shot. You may feel pain as tenderness in your breasts as well. These side effects are not classified as serious problems, and they should go away once you have become accustomed to having HCG in your body. If they do feel severe or do not go away, speak with your physician about them.
Mental Problems
HCG may cause you to become mentally depressed, usually when you first start taking it. The depression may occur as a mild problem, but it still can cause you to feel down. You also may feel irritable or restless, as if you need to be doing something all the time. These adverse reactions also usually occur in mild forms and should stop on their own. If they do not, seek advice from your physician.
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