How do you administer Proluton injections?
DIRECTIONS FOR USE PROLUTON 500MG will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscles (intramuscularly) of the upper outer area of the buttocks as an injection, anywhere between 16-20 weeks of your pregnancy and may last until 37 weeks or until baby is delivered.
Where do you inject progesterone oil?
Locate the injection site in the upper-outer quadrant of the hip (see illustration on page 1) and cleanse the site with alcohol. Wait a few seconds until the alcohol has dried on the skin. Remove the cap from the 22g 1 inch needle.
What is the best time to take progesterone injection?
Doctors recommend starting 17P shots during the second trimester of pregnancy, usually between 16 and 20 weeks. Shots are given by a health care provider in the hip or thigh area. They are given until 37 weeks. As with any shot, there’s a risk of minor side effects like redness and soreness at the shot site.
How is progesterone injection given?
Progesterone is administered by intramuscular injection. It differs from other commonly used steroids in that it is irritating at the place of injection. Amenorrhea: Five to 10 mg are given for six to eight consecutive days.
How do I give myself a progesterone injection?
Drawing out of vial: Wipe the rubber top of the progesterone vial with the alcohol swab. Withdraw 1.5ml (1 ½ mark on the syringe) of progesterone. Inject fluid back into the vial, up to the 1ml mark (this is the injection volume). You can repeat this process until there are no air bubbles in the syringe.
How can I make my progesterone shots hurt less?
DO NOT apply ice to your hips before giving progesterone shots. This can make your muscles tighten and may cause more pain instead of less. Apply moist heat AFTER giving after progesterone shots. Microwavable heating pads are great, but other types of heating pads are fine, too.
When do I start Proluton Depot?
Your doctor can start giving you the injection every week between 16 and 20 weeks and continue through week 37, or until you deliver. It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Can progesterone shots be given in the arm?
Once you’ve picked an injection site—for intramuscular injections this will most likely be your buttocks, arm, or thigh—use ice to numb your skin before cleaning it with alcohol. Don’t forget to rotate your injection sites. Never inject your medication into the same spot repeatedly.
Is Proluton depot safe during pregnancy?
Proluton Depot Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.