Instructions for injecting fertility drugs at home

Ovarian stimulation injection is no longer a strange concept for couples experiencing infertility. This is an extremely important step used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) or artificial insemination (IUI) methods, which aim to stimulate the development of the follicles. So how to inject eggs to stimulate eggs at home?

Video content is consulted by MSc. Dr. Nguyen Thi Tam Ly, Reproductive Support Center, Vinmec International General Hospital

When performing egg stimulation at home, you should pay attention and follow these steps:
Step 1: Routine hand sanitizer
Step 2: Prepare syringe, determine the dose of the drug according to the doctor's instructions . Wipe the injection area with alcohol swab
Step 3: How to inject. There are many ways to put drugs into the body, but the drugs in ovarian stimulation are usually used through 2 ways:
Subcutaneous injection (usually injected around the navel, 3-5cm away from the navel, the patient can self-inject). Hold the area to be injected with one hand, push gently so that the entire needle enters the tissue, with the other hand push the dosing knob into the syringe, hold for 10 seconds to withdraw the needle from the skin. Intramuscular injection, buttock injection or anterolateral thigh injection. This injection should be done by medical personnel. Time of injection
1-3 injections per day (injected at the same time) depending on the regimen and time in the ovarian stimulation cycle. You should inject the medicine at the right time (or morning, or afternoon). The injection time may fluctuate up to 2 hours earlier or later than the previous day's injection Notes after injection
For patients who do In vitro spermatozoa , with the last injection to induce oocyte maturation, you need to inject the drug on time as directed by your doctor.In case you inject yourself but it's many hours different from the requested time, please Notify as soon as possible any medical staff you can contact (at the phone number you are given in the appointment card, prescription and related documents).
You should store the medicine according to the instruction sheet or according to the instructions of the pharmacy.For medicines that need to be kept cold, you should pay attention to storing them properly (optimal temperature 2-80C, can be kept in the refrigerator). cold) to ensure maximum effectiveness of the drug.Be careful not to put the medicine in the freezer.Acceptable temperature for short-term use: 2-250 After injection done, if you use the injection pen, you should close the injection pen carefully, remove the needle carefully. Close the lid and store in the refrigerator. If medical needles are used, remove and dispose of needles and syringes in the trash with care.

The purpose of an ovulatory injection is to stimulate the growth of the follicles. After injecting fertility drugs, you may experience some of the following symptoms:
Rash, itching at the injection site: you should immediately notify a medical staff to determine if you are allergic to the drug or not. Breast engorgement, premenstrual symptoms: due to increased levels of the hormone estradiol in the body. This condition will slowly disappear at the end of the treatment. Increased vaginal discharge: also due to the effect of the hormone estradiol increased in the body. The discharge is usually mucinous, clear, chewy, odorless, and does not cause itching. You just need to keep the hygiene clean and dry to avoid the risk of vaginitis. If vaginal discharge is green, yellow, itchy, or has a bad odor, you should see a doctor right away. You may feel that your belly is a little bigger and fuller than usual: this can be caused by the ovaries having many growing follicles. To reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, you should drink plenty of water (2-3 liters/day), eat protein-rich foods, exercise gently, avoid shock that can lead to the risk of ovarian torsion. Note that you should divide many small meals throughout the day. Not eating or drinking too much at once will cause bloating and discomfort. Vinmec IVF Reproductive Center is the address of infertility treatment - infertility is chosen by many couples. So far, the Center has performed fertility support for over 1000 infertile couples with a success rate of 45%-50%. This rate is equivalent to developed countries such as the UK, USA, Australia,...
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