Cetrotide experience: 3 quick questions

Anasara

1. The site where I injected the Cetrotide itched like a mofo all night but has since settled down.

2. I must've twisted on the mixing needle too tight because I couldn't get it off to put the injection needle on.  So, I just used one of the numerous needles I had left over from taking Lupron for IVF #1.  Not the exact same gauge but close.  Please tell me it's ok!

3. I've been having pressure/period-like cramps all morning which I did not have for IVF #1.  Is this the Cetrotide talking?  Or maybe I actually have some decent eggs in there this time? (A girl can hope!)

NMscubagirl

I hated ganirelix because it always burned and itched. I think that is basically the same med. Yuck. Sorry. I have totally switched the needle before and the nurse said it was no big deal even though the needle I used was finer and a bit thinner. That was with my menopur though, but I am sure it is the same. As for the cramps, I got some around the same time also. Hopefully it means good follie growth. For me I asked my nurses a million questions. I felt like that is what they are there for partly. So I say ask if anything that is going on concerns you. GL!!

Edwina.McDunnough

I don't recall any itching from Cetrotide or Ganirelix, but they are slightly different even though they are both antagonists. I hope it was a fluke or that you can switch the meds if need be.

I don't think the needle size will make a difference.

Cetrotide/Ganirelix keeps you from ovulating so it's the stims you should applaud. Hoping for a great scan !!

jillychris

Cetrotide really made me itch, and I got a small little rash at the injection site each time. I iced it for a good 20-30 minutes after and it helped the itch. Rash usually went away within an hour or so...my nurse said both were "normal." As for needle size, I would think you're okay...as long as you got the meds in! But call to ask if it would make you feel better. Hope the cramping is a sign of some great growing follies!!

STL34

The few times I used cetrotide or ganerelix I got welts followed by huge bruises and had some itching, too!  I'm glad the itching settled down!

A different needle shouldn't hurt a thing (as long as you didn't change from sub-Q to IM or vice versa - I always did these sub-Q).

Sounds like you may have some decent eggs!!  I hope that's what it is!  Good luck!