First IVF cycle

[HortC11]

Hello everyone,

I am new here and due to start my first IVF cycle on Thursday after TTC for 2.5 years and being diagnosed with endometriosis last year. I am so scared about doing the injections and I just wondered how other people overcame the fear of needles? Any advice you could give would be gratefully received x

[Hopingforbaby_]

Hi there! I totally understand. The way I looked at it is there is no way that these needles are more painful than childbirth and that’s exactly what I’m going for 😆 Also I had my hubby do the jabs for me 💉 It helped him to be more involved in the process and helped me not have to watch the needle go in.

[HortC11 in reply to Hopingforbaby_]

Hi, that’s one way to look at it I suppose! I might get my partner to help as it’s not the pain so much but the idea of putting a needle in which is worrying me. Good luck with everything

[hsfi]

Hi there, Im in the same boat as you. First round of IVF, got our baseline scan tomorrow and due to start injections in the evening. Im feeling nervous/excited/uncertain. I don't have any advice but just to say there are others out there feeling the same as you

[HortC11 in reply to hsfi]

Good luck with everything, I hope it all goes well

[hsfi in reply to HortC11]

Thank you On day 3 of stims, so far all ok and injecting is a lot easier than I was expecting. Fingers crossed!

[Hopingforbaby_]

Yep I couldn’t put the needle in myself it made me feel queasy. After a few times it gets easier I promise. Good luck to you too!

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Explain to your nurse your concerns about injections and she will be able to tell you how to break it down into a manageable routine ie involve your partner - give yourself a wee treat each time you do your injections . Just take your time it will become easier .Take care & good luck

Janet

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You have had some very good advice already so I would just like to say good luck and you really do get used to them.x