What should I do after hCG shot?

The trigger shot has human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that signals the follicles to rupture and release an egg. After the trigger shot is given, the couple is instructed to have sex daily to every other day for three days in the privacy of their home.

How much Novarel do you inject?

1. Draw out 1cc/mL of water and inject into powder vial. 2. Once medication has dissolved completely draw out ENTIRE 1cc/mL of mixture.

Where do I inject my trigger shot?

Trigger shots are given once per cycle before ovulation. They can be injected either into the muscle (intramuscularly) or under the skin (subcutaneously). They’re most typically self-administered, and many women choose to do the shot under the skin on the abdomen.

How successful is trigger shot?

The pregnancy rate with IUI and no trigger shot was 5.8 percent. With the trigger shot, this rate jumped to 18.2 percent. And when the trigger shot was timed with the woman’s natural LH surge, the pregnancy rate was an impressive 30.8 percent.

Does egg rupture after HCG injection?

In 66%, the largest follicle was the first to rupture. The mean time interval from HCG administration to first follicular rupture was 38.3 h (SEM = 0.54; range = 34-46). Our findings support the concept that ovulation occurs about 38 h after HCG administration.

How long does Novarel stay in your system?

The terminal half-life is approximately 23 hours. After a single IM injection, roughly 10-12% of a dose is excreted unchanged in the urine within 24 hours and can be detected for up to 3-4 days.

Do eggs grow after trigger shot?

If the follicle does not reach 18-20 mms, it is unlikely that the follicle will ovulate despite HCG (Ovidrel). They do continue to grow a little, but the follicle has not reached ovulatory size.

How often do I need to give Novarel injections?

15 injections of 500 to 1,000 USP Units over a period of six weeks. 500 USP Units three times weekly for four to six weeks. If this course of treatment is not successful, another is begun one month later, giving 1,000 USP Units per injection.

Can you use Novarel intramuscular for weight loss?

This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to risk of serious side effects. This medication is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional. If you are giving this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions for this product.

Are there any side effects to taking Novarel?

Induction of ovulation and pregnancy in the anovulatory, infertile woman in whom the cause of anovulation is secondary and not due to primary ovarian failure, and who has been appropriately pretreated with human menotropins. Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG.

What is the diluent for Novarel for reconstitution?

The recommended diluent for reconstitution is Bacteriostatic Water for Injection preserved with benzyl alcohol 0.9%. Benzyl alcohol has been reported to be associated with a fatal “Gasping Syndrome” in premature infants. Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived HCG products.