When you take the hormone HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) for your IVF cycle, you’ll receive a single injection of this hormone every day for 10 days. The first two injections will be given on the same day — usually the first day of your cycle — while the rest will be spaced out evenly over the course of the next two weeks.If you miss a single injection of HCG, it’s not the end of the world. You can simply wait until the next day to receive the next one. But if you miss two injections, it’s important to know what to do next. Doing nothing and hoping for the best isn’t the best course of action when it comes to your IVF cycle and HCG injections. Instead, here is what you should do if you miss a single HCG injection — or even two — during your IVF cycle.

Why do I need HCG injections?

HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that is naturally produced by the body during pregnancy and can be administered as a medication for IVF. HCG is used as a medication during IVF because it triggers the release of eggs from the ovary. It’s also used as medication during other types of fertility treatments, such as in vitro maturation (IVM).HCG is injected into the person taking the medication in order to trigger the release of eggs from the ovaries. The HCG injections are given to encourage the ovaries to produce more eggs. This can increase the number of eggs retrieved during an IVF cycle and increase the chance of a successful outcome.

What happens when you miss a HCG injection?

If you miss a single HCG injection, you may not have any adverse effects. However, missing multiple injections can have a negative impact on your IVF cycle. The first missed injection won’t have any negative effects, but the second missed injection may cause your cycle to be cancelled.If you miss two injections, you should call your doctor and let them know that you missed a HCG injection. They may give you more injections to make up for the missed ones. They may also give you another type of medication, such as Gonal F, which can be used to trigger ovulation if you have a low response to HCG.If you miss three injections, you should contact your doctor immediately. You should also inform them that you have a low response to HCG. If you have a low response to HCG, it may be difficult to get pregnant with IVF. This can make it difficult for your doctor to decide whether to continue with your cycle.

How to treat a low response to HCG injections?

If you have a low response to HCG injections, your doctor may change your medication. They may give you another type of medication, such as Gonal F, which can be used to trigger ovulation if you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, you should get your first injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection. You should also get your second injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, but you don’t get a missed HCG injection as soon as possible, you may have a lower chance of getting pregnant with IVF. This is because the first missed HCG injection triggers the release of fewer eggs than the second missed HCG injection.

What should you do if you miss two injections of HCG?

If you miss two injections of HCG, you should contact your doctor and let them know that you missed a HCG injection. You should also inform them that you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG, your doctor may change your medication. They may give you another type of medication, such as Gonal F, which can be used to trigger ovulation if you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, you should get your first injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection. You should also get your second injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, but you don’t get a missed HCG injection as soon as possible, you may have a lower chance of getting pregnant with IVF. This is because the first missed HCG injection triggers the release of fewer eggs than the second missed HCG injection.

What should you do if you miss three injections of HCG?

If you miss three injections of HCG, you should contact your doctor and let them know that you missed a HCG injection. You should also inform them that you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG, your doctor may change your medication. They may give you another type of medication, such as Gonal F, which can be used to trigger ovulation if you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, you should get your first injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection. You should also get your second injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, but you don’t get a missed HCG injection as soon as possible, you may have a lower chance of getting pregnant with IVF. This is because the first missed HCG injection triggers the release of fewer eggs than the second missed HCG injection.

Bottom line

A missed HCG injection can have a negative impact on your IVF cycle. If you miss a single HCG injection, there may be no adverse effects. However, missing two injections can cause your cycle to be cancelled. If you miss three injections, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. You should also inform them that you have a low response to HCG. If you have a low response to HCG, your doctor may change your medication. They may give you another type of medication, such as Gonal F, which can be used to trigger ovulation if you have a low response to HCG.If you have a low response to HCG and your doctor decides to give you another type of medication, you should get your first injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection. You should also get your second injection as soon as possible after the missed HCG injection.