Someone talk to me about PIO

This is my first IVF cycle and I am a little bugged out about the PIO; i don't mind the other injuections b/c I am used to them from previos injectable cycles - but I heard this hurts!!

What is the best approach to doing the shot? Should I go to see my Dr for the 1st one - DH is worried he will hit my sciatic nerve

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I found that when i laid down on the couch, my muscles were so relaxed that it barely hurt . If you are nervous, maybe the nurse can mark the spot for the first time with a pen good luck!

Oh, and I always ran the shot under some warm water before injecting. It seems to make the liquid thin out a bit.

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Don't worry, I was terrified and really nervous about my first PIO shot, but the ladies on here gave me great advice.

I lay on my side, with a pillow between my legs, helps my muscle be more relaxed. Then I rub the injection sight with one hand and hold the syringe in the other (helps it warm up and liquify a little). Then DH gives me the shot and immediately places a heating pad on me, and gently massages the area. I still bruise and feel a little sore, but it's not too bad. I tried numbing the area before hand, but noticed that I ended up with a lump where the oil went in, so don't numb anymore. The puncture hurts, but it is over before you know it.


GL!

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Thank you, I will try all of your suggestions. I really do not have time to go to the Dr even more then I already am!!!

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My routine is the following:

Ice area for about 10 minutes.

DH puts the vial of PIO in a warm glass of water for about 5 of these minutes.

DH injects me and massages area.

Lay on heating pad for 10-20 minutes.


This routine worked beautifully for the first few weeks, but a few weeks ago, I started getting itchy welts on my behind. Dr. B says this is normal though. I'm so glad that I'm still on it for good reason, but I can't wait to be done.

The actual injection isn't that bad though. It's more the after effects and the whole evening routine that annoys me.

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Posted by ShhhTTCin11

I found that when i laid down on the couch, my muscles were so relaxed that it barely hurt . If you are nervous, maybe the nurse can mark the spot for the first time with a pen good luck!

Oh, and I always ran the shot under some warm water before injecting. It seems to make the liquid thin out a bit.

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I used to numb the area for a few min while DH got the shot together. He would hold it in his hand while I chilled out.
After injection he would take a warm towel and massage for a few min.

I used to put all my weight on the opposite foot for the side he was injecting and would lean over the bed.

I also had the nurse draw two circles on my but and DH would just continue to draw them in as they faded.

GL!

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looks like i'll have the nurse draw bullseyes on my arse; oh the things we do!

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I actually use the heating pad for 10-20 minutes before and after. Using it before helps the needle go in nice and easy, and I believe it helps the oil to spread out and not stay in one spot. It also doesn't hurt nearly as much. Good luck!