Is cetrotide injection painful?

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, headache, and pain/bruising/redness/swelling/itching at the injection site may occur.

Should cetrotide be room temperature before injection?

This product must be at room temperature prior to injection. Remove from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before use. Cetrotide should only be reconstituted with the solvent provided, using a gentle, swirling motion.

Where do you inject Cetrotide?

Cetrotide™ is injected subcutaneously—or into the fatty tissue under your skin. The primary sites for injection are your abdomen—2 inches on either side of the navel, and your upper, outer-thigh where the skin is loose. Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure that the surface you work on is clean.

What time of day should you take Cetrotide?

Cetrotide® (cetrorelix acetate for injection) 0.25 mg may be administered subcutaneously once daily during the early- to mid-follicular phase. Cetrotide® 0.25 mg is administered on either stimulation day 5 (morning or evening) or day 6 (morning) and continued daily until the day of hCG administration.

How many follicles are good for IVF?

Follicles Needed for an IVF Cycle During IVF treatment, your doctor wants to stimulate your ovaries to mature several follicles. Anywhere between 8 and 15 follicles is considered an acceptable amount.

Can I ovulate on Cetrotide?

By blocking the effect of LHRH, Cetrotide stops the production of LH, and therefore prevents premature ovulation, which can result in the release of eggs that are immature and unsuitable for use in techniques such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

What happens if you miss a cetrotide injection?

If you miss a dose of CETROTIDE do not double dose. Discuss with your doctor when you should receive your next dose. Check with your doctor if you have any questions about this.

Do I need to keep Cetrotide in the fridge?

Cetrotide 0.25 mg should be stored at a refrigerated temperature between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Once it is mixed, it must be used immediately. Be sure to protect from light and moisture.

What happens if you miss a Cetrotide injection?

Is 7 eggs good for IVF?

An average of ten to 20 eggs are usually retrieved for IVF, but the number can be higher or lower. You would think more eggs is always better, but that’s not the case. Researchers who analyzed thousands of IVF cycles found that the magic number of eggs that lead to a live birth is 15.