lubion is a bit of a nightmare!

[Claryfri]

after posting my cyclogest worry, my clinic said my progesterone was on the low side and added lubion. I was fine with the stimms back in July but oh my Lubion is bad!

I got no problem with the injection, but I did my first last night and the area hurts? Like it’s a bruise but no bruise? 😭 I am kinda worried doing it again tonight. Am I the only one?

[Thierry101]

Hi lovely. I have the exact same side affects with Lubion. I found doing them in my upper thigh was a little better so just rotated between that and my belly. My last lubion injection was a week ago and it still feels bruised! Sending you love xx

[Missev]

Hi Claryfi,Yes, I agree as I am also currently injecting lubion in my two week wait. It is so painful.. hopefully it gets better the more you do it.

[Claryfri in reply to Missev]

I am on Lubion and cyclogest. I am always scared I am not inserting cyclogest right, I do it rectally and sometimes I feel it doesn’t get far enough… but it just gets in between the butt cheeks so I hope it works

[Mallorca89]

I am also using lubion and one thing I will say is it gets easier the more I’m doing them! I found icing the area about 10 mins beforehand has helped it not be as sore 😊

[Twiglet2]

it does get easier you need to push it in more slowly than stims and make sure you pinch a good bit of skin, it can bruise or leave some lumps for a day or so sometimes but does go away. Hope it gets easier for you xx

[Wishinandahopin]

yes sadly Lubion hurts a bit after doing it - often get a white patch too, all normal. You’ll get used to it ☺️

[GranolaHippo]

I read on hear that warming the vial in your bra before injecting helps, and then massaging the spot for about 5 mins after.

These both made it less painful for me. No agreed duration of warming the lubion,bit I shoved it in bra, under boob for about 30mins. But I've read anywhere between 2mins and 30!

[CyclingAddict]

I found the first several times hurt but, after a few attempts, it does get easier (there's definitely a technique to it!). For me, my stomach worked best. I'd sit slouched over, so I could grab a roll of fat, and slowly go in at an angle near my belly button. My consultant explained that, when it hurts, it's because you've hit a hair follicle, which put my mind at ease. Over time, you'll find what works best for you x

[Cma83]

Hi! Could someone please advise where to administer Lubion?

My clinic aren’t answering the phone and I’ve had no response to my email and I have to take Lubion today.

I’ve not had it before, (I used Lentogest before which I used to take in the bum cheek). Should I also administer Lubion in the bum cheek or abdomen or thigh?

Also my clinic have not suggested what time to take it so I’m assuming I just take it anytime of the day but stick to the same time every day?

Thank you!

[Elmo13 in reply to Cma83]

Hi there.

The abdomen is probably the easiest place, try and grab a roll of fat if you can to inject into!

I was told to take mine around the same time every day so just took in the evenings.

Good luck! X

[Cma83 in reply to Elmo13]

Thank you so much. You’ve put my mind at ease. Xx