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    Zaf21 is offline Associate Member
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    hcg needle

    hey guys what is the recommended needle size for hcg for IM shot in the glute area

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    Most people recommend 1.5 inch needles for glute shots. As far as gauge, 23-26 will be fine. I don't know if you can get 29g 1.5's. You want it to be a pretty durable needle in order to hit the muscle and not break off its tip.

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    Theres a lot less discomfort if u shoot it Sub-Q, & less chance of infection 2. I use a 29 ga. x 1/2" insulin needle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bear 79 View Post
    Theres a lot less discomfort if u shoot it Sub-Q, & less chance of infection 2. I use a 29 ga. x 1/2" insulin needle.
    Agreed^^^^

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    i always shot hcg just like insulin ! 1/2 inch in the belly tissue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bear 79 View Post
    Theres a lot less discomfort if u shoot it Sub-Q, & less chance of infection 2. I use a 29 ga. x 1/2" insulin needle.
    Ditto

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    Definitely go sub Q with an insulin needle. I alternate left and right about 2" of the navel.
    Last edited by vtach12; 08-22-2011 at 12:10 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtach12 View Post
    Definitely go sub Q with an insulin needle. I alternate left and rightpayments about 2" of the navel.
    i agree. There is no reason to do im and the for the small amount of liquid you inject a large barrel and needle will be hard to dose correctly

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