Not for the follistim. I did mine in my thigh and stomach and found that if you pinched your skin for a few seconds before hand that seemed to help me - didn't really feel much.
The Ovidrel trigger shot I learned to ice before hand. For me that was much more painful b/c it's a thicker needle. THe first IUI I didn't ice, and the second IUI I did ice. Made a lot of difference.
yep, I ice before every injection - no matter what it is. I bruise and bleed otherwise. Plus, I am a wuss too. It doesn't matter how many times I do it!
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I do not ice for Follistim. When I started they hurt a little but trust me you get used to them and when you do some of the others you'll appreciate the Follistim needed. Just do it quick and make sure you have enough skin squeezed. Good luck Danse.
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No I don't ice for any injection. I find the majority of them do not hurt.
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Re: Do you ice before injections?
Not for the follistim. I did mine in my thigh and stomach and found that if you pinched your skin for a few seconds before hand that seemed to help me - didn't really feel much.
The Ovidrel trigger shot I learned to ice before hand. For me that was much more painful b/c it's a thicker needle. THe first IUI I didn't ice, and the second IUI I did ice. Made a lot of difference.
Good Luck!
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I only ice for HCG and PIO (IM injections).
If it makes it easier for you, I say keep doing it.
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yep, I ice before every injection - no matter what it is. I bruise and bleed otherwise. Plus, I am a wuss too. It doesn't matter how many times I do it!
PCOS, Ectopic & M/C of twins October 2010, Currently TTC #2
After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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I ice for HCG and PIO (then do heat after shot for PIO)
The follistim was such a small needle I barely felt it.