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Getting rid of needles

MAbride0808MAbride0808 member
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I am using an Ovidrel shot for the first time tonight.  I received a small box from freedom pharmacy, but what do I do with the needle afterward?  Where can I dispose of it?

Sorry, I haven't had to deal with this before.

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Re: Getting rid of needles

  • kdussaultkdussault
    they didn't send you a sharps container?! I believe they usually send them free, give them a call and ask. otherwise you can use a coffee can or other container, just tape the lid closed when you have filled it. everywhere is different about disposal so I'm not sure what you would do after that.
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  • illinigalillinigal member
    I take my sharps containers to my RE's office and they get rid of them for me. GL!
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  • MAbride0808MAbride0808 member
    I did get a sharps container, but I am unsure of what to do with it afterwards.  I will ask my RE tomorrow.
    TTC since Jan. 2010 DX Unexplained infertility
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    3 IVF (2 Fresh, 1 frozen) =BFN
    Jan 2012 New RE & Fresh Cycle =BFP!
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    TTC #2 October 2014
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    2 Frozen & 1 Fresh IVF= BFNs
    September 2015 Frozen ET=BFP!


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  • kdussaultkdussault
    you can hold onto it for future use (IF needed), or get rid of it because they can/will send you a new one with each order if you want it. I have heard of people bringing it to their local hospital as well, but I think some charge to take them. good luck with your cycle! can I ask where you are going? I travel to MA for my cycles, so just curious :)
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  • babylove0511babylove0511 member
    they should have sent you are sharps container. you can call them and they will ship it to you. 
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  • Saratogabride08Saratogabride08
    My old RE didnt take them, but most hospitals will, just call ahead to your closest hospital and they will tell you what to do with them.
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  • ColindaPColindaP member
    Umm....I just cap my needles and toss them....
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  • MrsRumpfMrsRumpf

    imageColindaP:
    Umm....I just cap my needles and toss them....

    Not supposed to do that.  You can actually get fined.

    Many areas actually sort through the trash and nobody wants to get poked with a needle that had the cap come off.

    They HAVE to be put into a sharps container. 

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