TTC after 35

Getting ready to do first PIO

I'm scared to death! Any helpful hints?
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Re: Getting ready to do first PIO

  • No advice- just wanted to wish you luck!
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  • Are you doing it yourself? ?Or is DH doing it?

    The only hint I have, I am sure they already told you...do NOT pinch the skin and then stick the needle...pull the skin apart. ? ?Also, I tended to rub where the needle went in after my DH took the needle out and I got minimal bruising and minimal pain. ?

    GOOD LUCK!!!?

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  • Hello, I saw your post on the Trouble TTC forum. I take the PIO shots too. I don't find them to bad. DH does them usually, and I do them occasionally. I agree with everyone. Warm it up in your hands or like the nurse said under the arm for a few minutes. I also ice the injection area and with my thumb and pointer finger hold the skin actually spread it tight, don't pinch it. If you want to see the video look on the bottom of this web page  on the left side under the facebook icon where it says injections.  

    www.shadygrovefertility.com 

    Unfortunately, it was down when I tried it. If you google PIO shot video instructions you can find where people have posted it as well.

    Good luck and feel free to ask any questions....

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