How to Prepare for Self-Injection During IVF | How to Start a Family | Parents

Most people are surprised to learn that needles are an inescapable part of the IVF process due to necessary daily injections and frequent blood draws. In this video, Fertility Nurse & Consultant Leyla Bilali explains how to prepare for self-injection during IVF and outlines the resources you can lean on for extra support. Although self-injection can sound intimidating at first, IVF needles are super small and thin, which means you can’t really harm yourself with them. However, it’s still important to thoroughly review the provided instructions and ask your care team as many questions as you need.