Of all the questions about the HCG diet, one of the most frequent is whether women should continue taking HCG drops during their menstrual cycle. HCG drops are becoming more and more prevalent, and so this question is raised even more than before. It's certainly something worth covering so there's no more confusion.

Although you may be taking easy oral HCG drops, the original HCG diet protocol called for injections. Dr. Simeons, inventor of the diet, directed that during the menstrual cycle injections should not be taken. Simeons treated countless women, and stated that stopping HCG never caused additional hunger until the end of the period, when hunger would come on rapidly and forcefully. Taking a new dose of HCG stopped such hunger right away. Simeons did not offer any real reason for stopping the injections during menstruation, although some people have wrongly stated that he did.

Weight loss generally slows down during your menstrual cycle. This is caused by the retention of water, which always rises during this time. Don't panic, and don't worry. Above all, don't cheat, as this will lead to a true weight loss stall and/or gain. Despite the fact that women tend to lose a little less weight than men overall on the HCG diet, it's absolutely normal. Your extra water weight will go away quickly as soon as your period is over.

As mentioned above, Dr. Simeons specifically states that women should not take HCG drops during their menstrual cycle. He is our best resource, and we stick to his recommendation. It's the best way to ensure the best results.

There is some anecdotal evidence that taking HCG drops during your period may not be a problem. Some women have tried it and reported a slightly more painful period but not as much of a reduction in weight loss. You might want to try it and see for yourself, but it is always rather risky to deviate from the original protocol. If you have any worries, we still recommend stopping HCG drops during your period. You'll still achieve amazing weight loss results.