How do you inject progesterone shots?

How do you inject progesterone shots?

Drawing out of vial: Wipe the rubber top of the progesterone vial with the alcohol swab. Withdraw 1.5ml (1 ½ mark on the syringe) of progesterone. Inject fluid back into the vial, up to the 1ml mark (this is the injection volume). You can repeat this process until there are no air bubbles in the syringe.

When should you inject progesterone?

Doctors recommend starting 17P shots during the second trimester of pregnancy, usually between 16 and 20 weeks. Shots are given by a health care provider in the hip or thigh area. They are given until 37 weeks.

Is progesterone in oil better than suppositories?

Which is more effective, a progesterone shot or suppositories? Both the shots and the suppositories are equally effective in achieving a successful pregnancy. Honestly, the choice is entirely up to you (or your doctor for that matter). In terms of effectiveness, both are equally good.

Does progesterone in oil injection hurt?

Progesterone in oil shots were extremely painful even after warming up the oil and using heating pad afterwards. We triple checked the area of injection as well. Administration doesn’t hurt, but the pain the night of and the next day is so excruciating that I couldn’t move, walk and sit.

How do you make progesterone less painful in oil?

Or, if hot water is not available, just roll the vial between your hands for a few minutes to warm the oil. DO NOT apply ice to your hips before giving progesterone shots. This can make your muscles tighten and may cause more pain instead of less. Apply moist heat AFTER giving after progesterone shots.

How do you survive progesterone shots?

Apply moist heat AFTER giving after progesterone shots. Microwavable heating pads are great, but other types of heating pads are fine, too. If your hips begin to form small knots, try to avoid the knots or tight spots in your hips for your future injections.