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What to Eat Before Beginning HCG Injections

HCG injections, a type of hormone, are a tool used in conjunction with other medications to help a woman who is having trouble conceiving. While not the most critical factor in success, eating the proper food has the potential to make a difference in the overall success of the treatment.

  1. Why Would Eating Right Make A Difference?

    • Dealing with hormones is a nuanced and tricky science, and many fertility specialists will try to get a woman’s body and reproductive system in top form before beginning treatments. This could help the treatments work more effectively, thus costing less and requiring fewer doctor visits.

    What to Eat

    • Getting diet, weight, and insulin levels in proper order is important. As for what foods to eat exactly, that depends on the infertility problem. For example, women suffering from PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) generally have insulin resistance problems, and should avoid eating large amounts of carbohydrates such as bread, pasta or potatoes.

      In general, getting plenty of protein, vitamins and minerals from lean meats and fruits and vegetables is important for everyone. Limiting caffeine is also suggested by many doctors, and there are even studies suggesting that whole fat dairy foods, such as whole milk, are beneficial to a woman’s fertility. And even though it is not a food, quitting smoking can make a huge difference in fertility.

    Exercise

    • In addition to shifting to a healthier diet to improve chances of success, exercising is important even if you are not considered overweight. It is especially important for women with PCOS, as it can help alleviate some of the symptoms of the syndrome. Around 50% to 60% of women with PCOS are obese and this can have adverse affects on fertility. Exercising regularly and getting in shape before getting pregnant also means a healthier pregnancy.

    HCG Injections for Weight Loss

    • HCG Injections have also been used as a weight loss aid, but there is little scientific support for it. In theory, the HCG injections could increase a woman’s metabolism. By taking injections, eating 100% organic food, consuming no artificial sweeteners or white flour and sugar, and eating less than 500 calories a day, weight loss would be experienced.

      It is important to speak to your doctor and do thorough research on this topic before considering the diet, and remember that studies done by nutritionists have found no evidence that the injections provide a weight loss advantage.

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