DG, sorry but I really think you need to do some more research on this matter. Your PDR info is a gross generalization. Did you by any chance specifically look up HCG?
1. I really doubt the manufacturers of HCG would recommend IM injections if subQ were better.
2. Although I already know this, this evening I double checked with a Dr. friend of mine who's an ER Dr.
I asked him if a patient comes in who is a diabetic, and is hyper or in shock or whatever and needs insulin, how do they administer the insulin?
He said "IM".
I said "why not subQ, after all isn't that the recommended way to take insulin?"
He said "because subQ is only used for normal circumstances when a slow absorbtion rate is desired. IM is used for diabetics in emergencies when a much faster absorbtion rate is needed."
I then asked him why IM is faster and
he said "because muscle has a much greater capillary system than fat and therefore the insulin is taken up much faster".
I next asked him if this applies to other injected, water based products and he said of course the same principles apply.
So unless you have some sort of scientific literature to back up what you're saying...??? However, as I said earlier, I'm sure there's no harm in taking it subQ even though that's not the method the manufacturers recommend.
Straight from Serono's (Profasi) literature:
Profasi: A prescription medication that causes ovulation. It contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which causes the release of an egg from the ovary. Profasi is administered intramuscularly (deep within the muscle tissue). Profasi may also be used to enhance the production of testosterone and increase sperm production in men.
Best regards,
MaxRep