Finally found someone explaining to deal with painful injections otherwise some of videos I watched those just saying tht "ivf injections are not painful..needle is very small n bla bla.." seriously for some progesterone injections are really hard to deal with.. those painful lump on both side..due to injections and medicines feeling of nausea daily 😢..

You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you so much for this helpful video

@drlorashahine

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for posting this! I’m prepping to try for the second embryo transfer and tried asking the clinic if I could use a cream or something to numb the area because I’m still sore from the first failed transfer 3mos ago…they made it seem as if I’m sore because I didn’t inject myself correctly?? I just wanted to know how to get through this next round in a less painful way. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

Great info! Thanks Doctor!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just did my first ever PIO today and I’m so proud of myself for doing it. The silly bum diagram was honestly SO helpful because I totally was not sure about placement

@monigingirpal6143

3 ай бұрын

Wow, did you do it yourself?

Thank you for this!

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

I will be starting progesterone shots this month and am getting nervous the needles look so intimidating compared to the subcutaneous ones. But, thankfully I have an amazing husband who grew up on a dairy and has given thousands of shots!!! His confidence and experience makes me less nervous. Your tips were very helpful and in look forward to trying them all

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@Kuvyogkuvyaj

11 ай бұрын

How long do you have to take the PIO before you transfer?

Soooo helpful!! Thanks for this information. I am going through IVF in Brazil and currently living abroad. So many things I need to do by my own and this was one of my next step. I am super confident now doing the shot by my own. Thanks once more ✨

@ligiagomyde

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Sou Brasileira tambem! And living here in US. Hope you are doing well. These videos are suuuper great! Just like you am enjoying a lot the tips from Dr.Lora.

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I wish you all the best on your journey. Thanks for watching

Thank you for this great video. Can you provide a link to the tips for subcutaneous shots of progesterone? Thank you.

Dr. Lora THANK you, your videos as SOOO good. After 4 years, i am glad I found you, you came with lots of clear explanations and also new things. Progesterone is the hardest and longest time taking it (until 12 weeks) so we get super hurt with the time. But Now i am also taking Levenox on my belly everyday..... this now is the worse, hurts to take and keeps hurting for 2 minutes after..... if you have any tip. I will try warming up and see if for the belly is also good. Thank you!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and joining our community. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

This is so far the best video about IVF progesterone.

@drlorashahine

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

@Irisea

4 ай бұрын

@@drlorashahine no, thank YOU! :) I work as an IVF coordinator and this is such a helpful video, so THANK YOU, sincerely!

Thank you for the tips! Do you recommend using a foam roller for massaging the area afterward? I know those can be intense, but if it helps better than just a hand, I will embrace the foam roller.

This was very helpful. Thank you so much! 🙏💝

@drlorashahine

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I've been warming the progesterone up under my arm for about a minute before injecting. Goes in better and hurts less. My labs have been great so far.

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I'm glad that works for you!

@blaxicandansa

3 ай бұрын

Ohh that sounds good. You put it under your arm pit? I'll try that Saturday!

@alannatolentino5513

2 ай бұрын

I will try this today. On my 5th day after transfered, so many knots, doesn't matter how much I massaged both sides, even bought 2 heat roller massager.

Very helpful. Thank you!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was Jaye! Thank you for watching!

Thank you, this was very helpful! I’m starting week four of injections and it’s becoming harder for me but I’m hopeful your tips and tricks will make it easier. I also appreciate the drawing!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@a241a

Жыл бұрын

Same here. These injections are terribly painful. 😢

I have been using Emu Oil afterwards for the itching. I was getting a really bad reaction at first so now I sit on a heating pad afterwards and apply emu oil throughout the day and it’s helped so much!

@drlorashahine

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hello Dr, realy thanks to u, very useful vedio who is suffering injection

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful - best wishes to you!

I should have looked for this video beforehand! 😅 Ah! I did my first shot and iced it first, heating pad after. Now I do have a soreness. Anyway to fix that? I ended up using the heat pad again after my delestrogen shot that night and massaging a bit.

Thank you for mentioning using heat instead of ice. The video my clinic had me watch from CVS Speciality said use ice but I have found your content more informative and useful

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, this was helpful. Any tips if you have to give them yourself? My husband does them but he has to travel for work so I am going to have to do some myself 🙈 Also if it normal to feel dizzy and weak for over an hour after injecting?

This was very helpful. Thank you. I dont understand why these tips aren't given by my clinic when given instructions to take it. That makes me nad because it can help avoid more pain afterwards.

@drlorashahine

8 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Educative

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Some of the IVF meds where I live come in the form of nasal sprays and suppositories.

I love this! We got a Theragun to help massage the area (cause my hubby gives lame massages) I do estradiol and progesterone shots in the booty, these tips are a must!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that tip with the theragun!

Thank you so much for posting this!

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.

what is the numbing cream that is also heat. I use emla but thats not warm ?

What's the name of the numbing/heating patch you mention?

Any heating pad folks recommend that low setting is not too high ?

Thanks for the video!! This was very helpful. What is the name of those heated warming patches?

@thesadboxman

2 ай бұрын

I'd like to know as well

I am 7 months pregnant and my doctor prescribed progesterone shots after every 10 days till the end of the pregnancy. Anyone went through the same situation? Can I inject on my arm muscle or only on buttocks?

Hi Doc thank you so much for the video. Can you give injection lying supine position? Or does it have to be given standing?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

@nightingale1111

3 ай бұрын

Did you all find an answer to this one? I looked on the website resources, but could not find a post about it.

Does it make a difference if I insert the needle at a 45 degree angle vs. 90 degree angle?

Thank you, this video is very helpful! Any tips for vaginal progesterone suppositories?

@layziecai

Жыл бұрын

I know this is old, but I found that getting those vaginal suppository applicators from amazons helped lots for me

Thanks. 😊

@drlorashahine

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😊

Hi Dr Shahine, I developed itchy rashes all over my body, with high dose progesterone protocol (100 mg daily IM injection). I have developed progesterone hypersensitivity to high doses exogenous progesterone. This is after FET cycle. Do you have any experience with that? I developed these rashes during 5th week of pregnancy> I am now week 6 and I am going in for my ultrasound in 2 days. I am afraid this may have caused a negative effect on my ongoing pregnancy. Will find out soon.

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

There can definitely be some trouble shooting when patients have reactions to medications - switching the delivery system of the progesterone (the oil) can be helpful - options differ from pharmacy and country but sesame, olive, ethyl oleate, etc

Can I ask what those heat/numbing patches are called? And/or, if there is a specific brand or type of numbing cream you would recommend? I am also wondering your thoughts on automatic injectors when both my husband and me are not at all confident in doing this. Thank you!

@drlorashahine

9 ай бұрын

I haven’t personally tried the automatic injectors so I can’t recommend but ask your doctor about them - they may be an option. Any numbing cream (a common one is lidocaine) can be helpful. Best wishes!

What if I did one in the wrong spot? You’re diagram was really helpful but I’m worried. Just had my first FET today and trying to get it right!

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Great question - ask your nurse to draw circles on you - if you can't get into clinic - do FaceTime video with the nurse and make sure it's in the right spot. You'll do great!

Hi doctor, Came across your video and it was useful. However i have pain after the injection like muscle sore pain. How do i deal with that I tried using heatpad..

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Try the tips listed here - heat, massage - make sure and talk to your medical team if you're still sore - best wishes

Can you provide any thoughts on the numbness in the upper buttock ( no pain or redness) just feels like your cheeks after a dental procedure ? My IVF clinic noted that is can be normal and will reside after stopping the injections. Really appreciated the helpful hint of relaxing the muscle vs tense - what a difference. Thanks !

@glamhardbeauty4032

Күн бұрын

This is how I’m feeling. Did it ever go away? I was told could be sciatica… maybe I hit the nerve.

I’ve been icing the area for the pain.

does this advice work for the trigger shot as well?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Review with your clinic but these tips should help with any shots.

Is it okay to have heating pad after injection?

Hi Dr Lora, great video! I have a question, my office ran out of the 1.5 inch intramuscular and gave me the 1 inch instead. Is that still big enough to go into the muscle? Thank you

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

@yessykacarrero5128

8 ай бұрын

Did you find out?

Hey doc can we do progesterone in our thigh? I am doing ivf by myself and I feel like I can better access my thigh vs my backside

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Talk to your medical team about that option. Best wishes to you!

God bless you. I’ve had to endure these. We switched manufacturers last time we got our script filled and are unfortunately stuck with the version of the shot I call “satan’s acid”. I used lidocaine, warmed up the area with a rice sock, and had my husband warm up the vial a bit in the crook of his elbow (recommended by another dr online). I went from screaming, bawling my eyes out, and involuntarily thrashing to get away from my husband to not feeling anything but slight pressure. I have a high pain tolerance, but this version kicked my butt (literally). The other one was fine, it’s just this one. Thank you; I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through these next two months without you. (I am doing IVF in Egypt, so for anyone reading this please don’t get scared. The other manufacturer in Egypt was perfectly fine, and I’m guessing the manufacturers in other countries are different.)

the area is different than the my fertility center explained, they said below the level of the crack… hmm

Thank you so much for the tips. I think I can do the right side by myself. How to do it on the left side and get 90 degree? Feel like I need to use left hand for left side. But I’m right handed. Any suggestions to solve this?

@drlorashahine

9 ай бұрын

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

I am 110lb. Do I have to use 1.5inch length needle or I can use 1inch? I just started a week ago. Thank you.

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question - ask your medical team if you can switch❤️

@cn2001chi

Жыл бұрын

I bought 1 inch needle, it’s much better for ppl with thin fat layer.

@rehanakhatumbra5882

Жыл бұрын

@@cn2001chi that’s what I used too

Aqueous form has same effectiveness as oil based progesterone injection?

@caralovescorgis

11 ай бұрын

I’m really wondering about this too - the 32 countries where Prolutex is offered! I know it’s in phase 3 clinical trials in the US but feels like we are so behind.

Hello doc, I am getting a fever from the progesterone in sesame oil injections, have you seen this with other patients? Will switching to ethyl oleate help?

@drlorashahine

10 ай бұрын

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

What to do on the lumps that have already been formed due to the injection, suggestions that i receive is to use ice on them

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tip Meenu.

Dr, a nurse did circle the area but I don’t know why I bleed after the shot, sometimes a lot sometimes less. Please let me know your thoughts

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you.

My doctor gave me 27G 1/2 inch needle for my PIO injections. But i know this needle is too small. What size needle would you recommended?

@jordanakeffer8356

5 ай бұрын

My needles are 18 gauge and 2 inch long. Not a doctor, but that's what my doctor wrote for me. I draw the progesterone with a 24g needle though

@snay6446

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I ended up using 27G but 1.5inch needle (longer needle) which worked better for me. It was much finer but as long as I warmed the PIO to body temperature (using my under arm) then it didn't hurt and I didn't get any lumps

Hi its my first time here. I got lumps after my progesterone shot, how can i get rid of it? Please help. Thanks

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Massage and heat can help. They will eventually go away

Do you think an autoinjector would help?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried that yet. That’s a great suggestion for me to explore.

Do you offer natural cycle FET to patients with regular periods? Or you only offer medicated FET to all patients even to those that could be good candidates for natural cycle FET?

@drlorashahine

8 күн бұрын

I review both options with patients ❤️

What happens if you don't notice and inject in a area that has blood ?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

You’ll likely get a bruise but the medication will still work! Thank you for watching

My injection sites on my butt are getting so painful. Can I start doing injections in other large muscle groups?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZread and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

Do I have to do the injections exactly at the same time every day?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Try to stay close - I recommend within an hour

Can we give heat pad after embryo transfer to reduce the small lump the heat wont affect the embryo mam

@drlorashahine

11 ай бұрын

Heat to your injection site ok❤️❤️❤️

@kavithanagaraj3266

11 ай бұрын

@@drlorashahine thank you so much mam

Started progesterone before 6th day of transfer and apart from severe pain, I also suffered with fever and nausea. My doctor then asked me to do suppositories which didn’t help much and ultimately my cycle was cancelled. It was heartbreaking. I am on my next cycle now and this time it will be natural cycle FET transfer. I am hoping things work out, this would be my third try. Thank you, if I have to take the injections again I would try the tricks..

@caralovescorgis

11 ай бұрын

How did the natural transfer cycle go?

@TriptiSharma

11 ай бұрын

@@caralovescorgis progesterone was low again, had to cancel the cycle again. Since then I haven’t got my periods to start with the new one. Did everything I could to get them but nothing. Still waiting.

I been using lidocaine before my injections and feel nothing

@cherlenedelgado9604

Жыл бұрын

Which cream are you using ? Thank you

Hi doctor my transfer in 2 days, how many days of rest i have to take, because my job is most of the time standing

@drlorashahine

8 ай бұрын

Most people have a restful evening the day of the transfer and the day after if possible then back to regular activity. There is no clear evidence that taking time off improves success rates but I love any excuse for self care. Ask your doctor for personal recommendations for you. Best wishes!

What about giving the injections also in the deltoid area??

@drlorashahine

6 ай бұрын

I would advise you ask your clinic about recommendations

What should I do if I have lump after inj progesterone

@drlorashahine

4 ай бұрын

I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZread channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

How long should i massage on injection site?

@drlorashahine

Жыл бұрын

Just a few minutes to distribute the medication through the muscle. I hope these tips help❤️

@sooha1341

Жыл бұрын

Thank you,I massaged on it,but it still so sore and hardened

I felt the ice numbs the area so it doesn’t hurt. The doc gave me numbing cream didn’t work. I heat right after but one of my sides is getting a lump and sore

What numbing cream do you recommend?

@drlorashahine

10 ай бұрын

There are many options but your doctor could prescribe a lidocaine cream or ointment that can help. Thank you for watching!

I had to have IM progesterone injections for 8 years, 4 times a month. I havnt had one in 3 years but I just now noticed that there is a hard lump where I used to get them. I have skin that scars easily and healing can be slow for my compromised immune system. Is it possible that I could have a permanent lump from those injections? I am having it checked out next week. I am worried it isn't from the shots and it could be cancer. What is the likelihood that it could just be scar tissue? I always had lumps from them while still taking them.

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

The inflammatory reaction from shots is typically temporary. Not sure for your particular situation. Glad you’re getting a check up.

@Rosesfordays

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your response. I appreciate it.

I’m using the auto injector with my husband helping me. But I bleed every time. Why is that happening? How to avoid?

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Some bleeding can occur but take the injector into clinic at your next visit and review with your team. Best wishes!!

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I went in today and they said they couldn’t draw circles on us anymore

@drlorashahine

2 жыл бұрын

Shoot - my patients find this helpful