January 26, 2009

This is my first Clomid/IUI cycle. I have no insurance coverage for fertility meds. The RE wanted me to order the HCG IM shot but I wanted the Ovidrel Sub Q shot. I asked the difference and they said Ovidrel was only for those stimmed with Gonal F. Is there really a reason I didn't get the Sub Q shot? I didn't understand the difference or their explanation.

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Dr. Q

January 26, 2009

One can also use the generic hCG SubQ, simply use a subQ needle and inject the same way. It may however, leave a large red welt at the injection site that isn't painful.

Ovidrel also has about 6,500IU of hCG, whereas the generic has 10,000IU.. Clinically, little difference between either

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ThisIsM...

January 26, 2009

For ease of use and less pain, I'd choose a subQ shot in a heartbeat!

Ovidrel is very very easy and your doc is not correct about Ovidrel being only for Gonal F. I took it with Clomid and many other ladies here have taken it with other meds as well.

Ovidrel is a synthetic hCG, vs Pregnyl being a natural hCG... if that makes a difference to you.

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Becky W...

January 27, 2009

No it doesn't make a difference to me but I did want the sub q for comfort. I was required to order the 1 1/2' needle so I have to do it IM. I just didn't understand why I couldn't order the Ovidrel instead. Oh well...maybe I will ask again. Would there be any reason my doc would want me to take it IM? Body weight/type maybe?

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ThisIsM...

January 27, 2009

Well, I'm quite the plus size gal. My OB said that their practice pretty much only orders Ovidrel cuz it's so much less painful. I did my shot in the tummy.

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Becky W...

January 27, 2009

Hummm? I am not going to worry about the shot now because I am sure I need to do it Friday but it is bothering me. I am going to ice the area and have the hubby do the shot but still...I would have liked the option for the Ovidrel, you know.