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XP: Avoiding bruises from blood draws

I just saw this mentioned in the worst things about 3T thread. In case you didn't know already, there is a way to avoid bruising from blood draws. After the draw is done, hold pressure on the spot for 5 minutes. I did this through my inject cycles and it worked every time. I didn't even have a smidge of a bruise. Last cycle I had two back to back draws (Along with others earlier in the cycle) and still no bruising. The nurse who does the draws at our RE's office said it also helps so that your vein doesn't swell and become unusable for that cycle. She draws mine in exactly the same spot every time and there haven't been any problems.

This way you can bare your arms in summer weather and not have to explain those bruises!

Me: 30  DW (aka C): 29

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12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)

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Re: XP: Avoiding bruises from blood draws

  • I'll second this advice!  One of the medical assistants to my clinic told me this after she saw my bruises!!  Works like a charm!
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




  • This only works for me sometimes...a couple times my vein's gotten inflamed/puffed/red, then a big blue/yellow bruise develops, even after the pressure. But great advice!! And question, is it normal/unavoidable to have a scratch (around 1/4) on the skin at every blood draw?
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