What does the hCG injection do?
HCG is use in combination with other fertility drugs to increase a woman’s chance of pregnancy. In men or adolescent boys, HCG helps the production of testosterone and sperm. HCG is also use in male children with cryptorchidism, a specific birth problem of the testes.

Do hCG injections increase pregnancy?
The pregnancy rate was 10.9% when hCG was inject before and 19.6% when hCG was inject after the IUI (P = 0.040). The clinical pregnancy rates were 9.6% and 18.3% (P = 0.032), respectively.

How successful is hCG injection?
Intercourse should take place every day or every other day for 5 days, starting with the night of the hCG trigger injection. This treatment protocol is 90% successful in achieving ovulation and has 50% pregnancy rate.

Is hCG injection painful?
HCG’s usually inject subcutaneously, into the layer of fat just under the skin and above your muscles. This is good news — fat is your friend and tends to make the injection fairly painless. To do this, your doctor or pharmacist will typically give you a short 30-gauge needle.

When is ovulation after hCG injection?
After receiving an injection of human chorionic gonadotropin, ovulation can occur between 24-48 hours, with the average time being within 36 hours. Ovulating as early as 24 hours is less likely, however, it can happen and couples should be prepare.