What IVF Injections Are Administered at Home?
A typical IVF stimulation cycle involves: Gonadotropins (FSH — Gonal-F, Puregon, Bravelle; LH — Pergoveris) for follicular stimulation, administered subcutaneously; GnRH agonists (Lupron/Leuprolide) or antagonists (Cetrotide/Ganirelix) to prevent premature ovulation; HCG trigger shot (Ovitrelle/Pregnyl) precisely 36 hours before egg retrieval — timing is absolutely critical; and Progesterone support (Utrogestan SC, Endometrin IM) during the luteal phase. All of these are subcutaneous or intramuscular injections that immidit nurses are trained to administer.
Why Timed IVF Injections Matter
Gonadotropin injections must be given at the same time each day (typically evening) to maintain consistent hormone levels. Missing even a 12-hour window can lead to premature follicle release or suboptimal response. The HCG trigger shot must be given within a ±30-minute window of the prescribed time — the egg retrieval procedure is scheduled exactly 36 hours later. immidit allows you to set a precise arrival time for your nurse, and the system sends reminders to both you and the nurse 30 minutes before the visit.
Safety and Comfort at Home vs. Clinic
Many fertility clinics teach self-injection — but many patients find the process stressful, especially with pen injectors that must be primed correctly. Needlestick injuries, incorrect dose, and injection site complications (bruising, lipohypertrophy) are all more common with inexperienced self-injection. Having a trained nurse administer the injection daily removes the cognitive and emotional burden from an already stressful process, and ensures correct injection technique, site rotation, and dose accuracy every time.