HCG -- IM or SQ?

[cpjerk]

Most of the information I've seen regarding HCG injections says either IM or SQ is acceptable. My vials say for IM injection only, but I'm assuming that's for women who are using HCG for specific medical purposes.

What is the general consensus here? Anyone who has tried both methods?

 

[force]

IM goes in and out of your system faster than Sub-q if Im not mistaken.

I have it prescribed to me and my endo prefers to have me go sub-q.

F.

 

[mikea]

Sub q for reason force said.

 

[StoneColdNTO]

I'd go with sub-q just for the fact of ease of measure and injection with a slin pin.

 

[FerrariF50]

subq
quick, easy and forget about it

studies i've read on males show that the hormone response levels (benefits) are the same, just delayed and longer when shot subq

i've tried both and both work equally as well
any difference would really only be seen on paper

(the cortisol released over stress of deciding would probably be more important)

 

[cpjerk]

Thanks to all ... SQ supplies have been ordered.

And very encouraging that the four replies came from heavy posters and respected members.