Ganirelix

ronniesgirl1981

I'm starting it tonight and then it becomes an AM injection. Any words of advice? Dr. Google tells me the needle is a bit dull.

happygirl1013

It was a total non event for me, and I loved that I didn't have to mix it like the others. Good luck!

ronniesgirl1981

Thanks @boyankl‌. I hope to report the same!

airidh80

Ganirelix is a pretty easy injection. It doesn't burn like Menopur, and there's no assembly process.

But yeah... it's not the best needle. I personally found it easier to insert into the thigh than into the stomach, although I was more likely to get a skin reaction on the thigh. For me, NO needle was as bad as the ones that came with my two-week Lupron kit. Seriously, it was like inserting a spork into my belly fat. 

Overall, though, Ganirelix is really nothing to fret about

pblge

I thought it burned a LOT!!!! It took a moment to notice, then OW!!!! When I googled it, it seems like some people are bothered, some aren't. You could do the first run like a normal shot to see how you react. If it burns for you, try the ice trick.

Good luck!

ronniesgirl1981

Thanks for the tip @pblge‌.

LooneyLife

Ganirelix was a pretty easy one for me.  I had no issues with the needle or any burning.  Good luck!

runforcookies

I guess we're cycle twins @ronniesgirl1981‌. I got the same instructions after my monitoring appointment today. The needle isn't so bad. It did burn a little to me but not as much as the Menopur.

gnl42

I thought the needle was definitely blunt compared to the gonal-f ones I had been using beforehand. I had some burning for up to a half hour after, but nothing too bad. 

katib77

The needle does seem harder to get in then others so I do think the needle was duller.  I didn't have any burning.  And honestly, with the dull needle I only had an issue twice where it just bounced off my belly instead of puncturing the skin so all I had to do was try again and use more force.  As for once it goes in - not any harder or hurt any more than doing follistim or menopur.

ronniesgirl1981

@runforcookies‌ Hi cycle twin! I can handle the Menopur, so hopefully this will be the same. @gnl42‌ A half of an hour!?!?

Kacelets

Seriously - after ALL of the injects you've been through - this is nothing.  It actually just becomes a part of your routine.  Wake up, brush teeth, inject hormones into your stomach, eat breakfast.  You know - a natural part of your day!  Ganirelix just replaces your morning coffee.  Wasn't that nice of the RE to give you such an awesome substitution?  

I had no ill effects and it was SOOOO nice not having to mix and change needles before work as I am usually already running late. 

You are an inject pro - YOU GOT THIS girl!!!! 

anitaflora

I did have a bit of a reaction to the Ganirelix the first 2 times I injected it but after I googled about it realized that it was very common. I had a little burning but mainly it was itchy and I got like a raised welt in the area where I injected it. It only lasted a few hours but it freaked me out at first.

After that it was easy peasy, although it did seem to be the dullest of the needles I had.

Good luck! You'll be fine!

babydreams13

Its not the worst one but it is dull.  I'm on day 2 of it for this cycle. I was able to give it to myself today.  GL

PrincessPix

I must have been an oddball.  I too thought the needle sucked, but I got so stinking sick from G.  I threw up within 2 hours of my first injection and took me about 2 days to readjust...

Best of luck, I hope I'm just weird and you'll have the luck of the other ladies here!

amyelise25

I remember (not that it was so long ago) that I had to push a little harder to get the needle in, but the plunger was much faster than my other needles which made for a super fast shot. Good luck!

ronniesgirl1981

Thanks everyone!  Last's night shot burned like hell, but today was totally fine.  I told my husband that you ladies had warned that the needle was dull and he rolled his eyes. 5 seconds later, "oh, it is dull."

amyelise25

My husband rolled his eyes when I started flicking the needle to get the bubbles out.  He always thought that it was something they only did on TV.  After I explain that it was legit, he became the official 'flicker' when I did shots.  LOL

ronniesgirl1981

@amyelise25 I love it!!  I totally know where he's coming from!

airidh80

For the life of me, I will never understand why some of these syringes have dull needles. You had one job, needle-people. ONE.JOB.

Sunny B

I had no issues with Ganirelix! Good luck