Directions for Injections-hCG and Lupron

I decided to do a blog on Directions for Injections. All injections suck, as well as possible side effects. But, if done properly, they dont suck as bad as they could-if done wrong.

This is directions for mixing the hCG. So, first things first. Pop the tops off, use the alcohol pad to wipe the tops.

 Use the "big" syringe-usually a 18 gauge, 3ml. Pull the plunger back to 2ml, so the syringe is full of air.

 Insert the needle into the bigger bottle that has the fluid in it. Push the plunger so that all of the air enters the bottle. Tip the bottle upside down, and pull back on the plunger until 2ml of liquid is in the syringe. Withdraw the needle.

 Take the vial of hCG powder, push the needle into it. Then push the plunger so that all the fluid is in the smaller vial.

 Dispose of the needle safely. Also, the vial a liquid can be trashed.

 Swirl vial gently until all the powder is mixed . Do NOT shake it!

 Use the smaller needle. Same as before. Pull plunger to Dr directed amount (mine was 20 units) so that the syringe is full of air. Insert needle into vial. Push plunger so that the air is transferred into the vial. Hold vial upside down and pull plunger to Dr directed amount, this time full of the hCG medication. Take needle out of vial.

 Make sure there is no air bubble in the syringe. If there is, hold syringe with the needle pointing upwards. Flick the syringe so the air bubble moves up towards the needle. Push plunger so the air bubble moves out of the syringe. Make sure you still have the correct amount of medication in the syringe. If there is less, repeat the steps. It is important to have the correct amount of medication in the syringe, with no air bubbles.

Then slowly push the plunger until a small drop appears on the tip of the needle. You are now ready for your injection. Below is a photo of the two areas for hCG and Lupron injections. Luckily, I only had to do 1 each. Unfortunately they were on the same night lol. Saturday, April 19th.

 Pick the side that you want to start with. I keep a medicine journal. For every pill, suppository and injection, I record what, when and where. That way I can keep track. Its best to alternate sides if you need to do it more than once.

Wipe correct area with alcohol pad. Pinch the skin, insert needle at a 90 degree angle. Slowly and carefully push plunger till all medicine is out of the syringe. Let go of skin and pull needle straight out and dispose correctly. Do NOT massage area. If bleeding, put on a band-aid and press on the area gently for a couple moments.

Lupron is done the same way, except there is nothing to mix, so you just draw the medication in the small syringe to the Dr directed amount. 

Both medications are refrigerated.

There are side effects, however I didnt experience any.