{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffc1411a2-925c-42d7-ba02-09d744a948db","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Drugs Teach with Kate Pleace \u2013 Fertility Nurse","description":"This week we\u2019re talking about the drugs teach, which in normal terms means - how the hell do you do your injections when going through IVF, especially if you\u2019re scared of needles. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re joined by Kate Pleace who is a lovely lady and part of Kate\u2019s team of nurses at Your Fertility Journey. \r\n\r\n\r\nKate talks us through how it all works when it comes to taking your drugs for IVF. Unfortunately, the majority are injections and you following a plan and dosages. Kate explained how important it was to talk through the different injections how they work when you need to do them, how to draw them up and prepare them, and they have mock ones to practice with \r\n\r\n\r\nHow it all works? \r\nYou get to practice with a fake skin pin cushion which is good to know if you have a fear of needles, you get to feel more and get to see the needle, which is tiny. \r\n\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re scared, it\u2019s important to spend time with your fertility nurse, have a look ad practice and find out what works, you can get your partner and have them shown. Kate mentioned breathing techniques and meditations. \r\n\r\n\r\nIt may sound terrifying for people but you soon get the hang of it, Natalie certainly did after being so worried on day 1, by day 3 she was in the loo doing it, as she was hosting an event!\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere should you inject? \r\nIn your tummy, where your trousers sit - either side of your belly button. \r\nIt\u2019s really important to rotate around your tummy, to give the areas a break, you will get brushing as it\u2019s a side effect of the treatment, which is why it\u2019s good to rotate the area you inject. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhat about if you miss your injection? \r\nIf it\u2019s a few hours, Kate advises you do it, if it\u2019s the next day, Kate advises you to call your clinic. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhat about air bubbles? \r\nThere is a little air bubble on the pen ( there\u2019s minimal evidence it will make any damage ) always give a little tap before injection, make sure fluid is at the top, pre-loaded pens are ready to go. \r\n\r\n\r\nWays to help partners feel more involved? \r\nNatalie talked about how she and hubby named the two injections after film/cartoon characters \r\n\r\n\r\nWhat about nose sprays? \r\nThere is a nose spray for the down-regulation, but they are mainly injectables, depending on your protocol. Your clinic can reduce the time you have to take them. \r\n\r\n\r\nSide effects of drugs? \r\n\r\n\r\nDepends - long protocol and down-regulation, can put you into temp menopause, people may report headaches, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, but these pass when on stimulation drugs. \r\n\r\n\r\nStimulation drugs - These can make you feel bloated and fatigued\r\nCetrotide - can make you feel like there is a bee sting when you do the injection but it disappears in about 30 min.. \r\nNatalie mentioned her own experience. You will need to listen to the bizarre side effect Natalie experienced\u2026 if you had the same experience, do let Natalie know. \r\n\r\n\r\nKate says if you do have any weird sound effects, do let your clinic know. \r\n\r\n\r\nKate talks about ways to tick off the injections on the calendar, Natalie talked about treating it like a science experiment. Think about how it\u2019s not forever\u2026 Kate talks about how she helps patients celebrate their last injection with patients. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Trigger Injection - what if you can\u2019t do it in time? \r\n\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re having any problems or struggling to take it, use the videos - talk to the nurse at your scan before it. If it comes to trigger time and there is a problem, contact your clinic as soon as you can, and they can advise you on what to do next. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Kate \r\nKate Pleace is a senior women\u2019s health nurse specializing in the areas of fertility and menopause. Kate has worked in the area since 2007, spending over 6 years at a top IVF Clinic before working independently, and is on a mission to share her fertility knowledge and experience with her patients as well as health care staff to provide support, education and raise aw...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a57baef6-6b30-4681-9a6d-7eadd8062c3e/cover-image-ks09pju1-thefertpod.png"}