Comments on: Sub-Cue Injections

By: B

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Pay attention at the injection class. This is a fairly easy one.
It doesnt hurt much. Once you know what to expect (day 2) it probably wont hurt at all. Pinch the fat (I do hope you have some) on your tummy around your navel by one hand and inject with the other. Alternating sides (left and right) daily helps. (not just because you have ovaries on both sides:)
Also after you have injected all the medication in hold the needle in place for atleast 20 seconds, then start to withdraw. Set your own speed going in and out. There is no such thing as too slow. Tell your husband that you will take care of the injection but he needs to give you a foot rub at the end of it for being so brave

By: Mrs. Higrens

Mrs. Higrens — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:19:00 +0000

I am a number one weenie when it comes to pain and needles - to the point of passing out and/or going into panic attack.

So I was just a LITTLE nervous when it came to the Follistim and Ovadrel shots I had to do for my most recent cycle.

The Follistim pen needles went in so smoothly I couldn't feel it (unless I hadn't let the alcohol swab dry fully). I had no problems giving myself this shot, even without numbing.

The Ovadrel pre-filled syringe was like having my ears pierced, down to the pop as it crossed the final barrier - this one I tried to pass out on (thank goodness it was only the one night!) thanks to holding my breath and increased nerves after it wouldn't go in easily on the first try.

Not saying I'd want to inject myself with Follistim every day, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:59:00 +0000

Hi there

I am very squeamish with needles and had my hubby to the first two cycles.

I have now found a great way to do it- numb the area with an ice pack kept in the freezer; first a minute over your shirt, then, as your body adjusts, a minute or two on the bare skin. Voila, the skin is numb as you inject. Also doesn't hurt after if you put the ice pack on for 10 seconds ; )

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:11:00 +0000

Thank you so much for this blog I’ve been giving myself lupron injections for the past 10 days but just started having to do 3 injections each night (lupron, hcg, and follistim) and it’s been breaking me! I spent 2 hours crying last night and feeling like such a baby.. It’s so nice to read some friendly advice – from someone else who is clearly dsturbed by the injections too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:23:00 +0000

I always inject my stomach, I used lyrehcas tip of finding a less senstive spot, and injected after numbing with ice.
The gonal f pen is really good as there is no preparation and it didn’t really hurt. It seemed to bruise or bleed more than the hcg shot though .The hcg shot definetly stings when you are injecting, but the actual needle doesn’t hurt, and I find the stinging goes within 30 seconds anyway.
I was so nervous about giving myself injections, and spent many sleepless nights worrying about it. I have always been scared of needles. But I wanted to let others know it really isn’t bad at all.

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:05:00 +0000

I did my first lupron shot this morning at my injection class. I was nervous…it didn’t hurt at all. I’m a big baby…the insulin needle is tiny. You’ll feel silly like I did after it’s over! Best wishes.

By: The Town Criers

The Town Criers — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:27:00 +0000

Megan–

Not sure if you’ll check back here, but if you do and want to talk, my email is thetowncriers@gmail.com

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:51:00 +0000

I have to give myself my Lupron shot tonight, I’m TERRIFIED of needles and have been crying all day about it! Any suggestions?

By: V

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:32:00 +0000

Hi. I just started injections myself. I started with Lupron on Saturday and injected myself both Saturday and Sunday. The needle did not hurt but the Lupron burned a little. Then I wanted to get my husband involved when I started the Follistim because he's going to be injecting my Progesterone in Oil in my butt and I want him to get used to stabbing me and injecting. I've read the Progesterone in the leg is way more painful.

Anyway, the Follistim hurt when he did it. But it was his first time, so I guess I can't blame him. So, just now, I injected the Follistim and he injected the Lupron. He doesn't have the gentle touch I have with myself. But I did notice that the FOllistim needle did hurt a little more than the Lupron.

The Lupron syringes came with insulin needles. But still, it hurt when he did it.

I didn't realize it until I read your directions that I was gently resting the needle on my skin before injecting which is probably why the Lupron injections didn't hurt me as much.

Nice blog.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:26:00 +0000

My RE has always said stomach or leg were fine for injections. I chose leg because it is not as common to tense up the outside of your thigh when you are nervous as it is your stomach. Also, it gives a reason for having all that extra fat on my thighs!