The Dreaded Intramuscular Progesterone Injection
The Dreaded Progesterone Injection
In my opinion, the intramuscular progesterone injection is the absolute worst part of the entire IVF Process. 😩
But it’s absolutely necessary! Since this is my second time around injecting progesterone I figured I would share my top tips and tricks to make the injection as painless as possible!!
Tip #1
Use a heating pad for about 10-15mins on whichever hip you are injecting! The warmer the area, the more your muscle will relax!
Tip #2
Once your hip nice and hot draw up your progesterone injection, and wrap the entire shot in the heating pad! I have found that since the progesterone is oil based, heating it up makes the not so thick, and really helps makes the actual injection less painful!
Tip #3
Have a supportive spouse!! Make sure you are both on the same page, and have an understanding on responsibilities! The last round of IVF, my husband did all 11 weeks of injections for me. It definitely helped knowing I didn’t have to do it alone, and he was always there to encourage me and make me feel good when I was nervous or scared. I couldn’t have done it without him. ♥️
Tip #4
Lidocaine or any kind of numbing cream!
I used it for 5 mins once I removed the heating pad. Typically let it sit on the area I would be injecting while my shot was wrapped up in the heating pad warming up.
Tip #5
Alternate sides!!
Use small round bandaids to apply after each injection to keep track of which side you injected!! Trust me, I know it seems as though it would be easy to remember. But it’s not!! Lol. And the bandaids will help to make sure you
don’t inject the same side two days in a row!
Tip #6
Massage the area after!!! It’ll help to reduce pain, and knotting!! I either have my husband rub my booty, and I use the vibration mode on my heating pad!
Here is a link to my favorite items to use to help make progesterone injection less painful! I’ve also include my favorite travel case to hold my progesterone and needles!✨