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Q: Ivf Injections
asked by: Terri2337 on May 6th, 2004
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Hi everyone,
my husband and I are in the middle of our first (and hopefully only) ivf cycle. I am currently taking the subcu follistim injections. I will have to take im progesterone injections daily the 2 weeks between the embryo transfer and the pregnancy test. Then if i'm pregnant, I will have to have daily im progesterone for 8 weeks.

I was given some emla cream with my medication kit that is supposed to numb the injection site. I was given the impression by the nurse in our ivf class that this would numb the tissue underneath the skin, so basically you would have a painless injection. I have tried this with the subcu injections but am still able to feel most of the injection except for the actual stick, which is really no help because that's not the part that hurts. I am absolutely terrified, because I can't imagine going through 2 months of im injections and being able to feel it each time. Has anyone used this cream and will it actually numb below the skin? Maybe i'm not using it right or something. I'm keeping myself awake at night, dreading those injections. Thanks for any info!
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whereismybaby
replied on June 24th, 2009
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omg I wish I never read your post, I am about to start IVF next week and I am also having sleepless nights dreading the injections.
i was told that it was less painful than a blood test, isn't it true? I have been delaying IVF for years cause of my injections phobia.
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maryomokeg
replied on July 5th, 2009
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Hi! im considering ivf too. Also injection fobic! Hope you get something better for the pain. Wish you the best. Keep us posted.
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TTCinCO
replied on July 9th, 2009
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i will be starting IVF soon too - maybe we can all keep in touch on the shots. The original post was from 2004 so I hope everything turned out ok for her! Good luck to all!
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maryomokeg
replied on July 10th, 2009
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Great idea TTCinco!

Lets keep in touch.Where are you having yours done?
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