Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove the seal from a new single-use needle. Screw the needle onto the pen until firmly fixed. Carefully remove the outer needle cap and keep it for after your injection.
Turn the dose setting knob clockwise until you can read the number 250 in the dosage window. DO NOT push or pull the dose setting knob while you turn it.
Ovidrel is given as a subcutaneous injection (under your skin) in the lower abdominal area or thigh. Clean the injection area with an alcohol swab. Remove the inner cap of the needle. Pinch a fold of skin between your thumb and forefinger and insert the needle fully at a 90° angle Keep holding the pinch as you slowly inject by pushing the dosage knob in. Keep pushing on the knob until the dosage indicator has gone back to the zero mark (“0”). Keep the needle in the skin for 10 seconds after injecting then withdraw the needle. Carefully put the outer needle cap back onto the needle and unscrew the used needle by turning anticlockwise. Dispose of your needle into your sharps container. Put the pen back into the refrigerator to reuse the next day (unless the pen is empty) Carefully put the outer needle cap back onto the needle and unscrew the used needle by turning anticlockwise. Dispose of your needle into your sharps container. Recap the Pen and place it into your general waste bin. Common questions: Q: What should I do if there is a large bubble in the solution? A: If you see a large bubble, you will need to remove it. This is done by turning the dose setting knob clockwise until you see a dot (·) in the dose display window. Remove the inner needle cap and hold the Pen with the needle pointing upwards. Tap the pen gently so the bubble rises toward the needle and slowly press the dose setting knob as far as it will go. A drop of liquid at the end of your needle indicates that your Pen is ready for use. If you do not see any liquid this process can be repeated once. Please be advised that when in doubt or if you have any questions or concerns, it is always best to contact the Nurses at the clinic and speak to them directly. Please note that the after-hours number is strictly reserved for emergencies only.
Discover how Fertility First can help.
With a range of fertility treatments available at our Sydney clinic, find out how our team of dedicated fertility Specialists can help you on your fertility journey.
As a Doctor-owned Medical Practice, our fertility and IVF treatment costs do not need to cover overheads and/or shareholder dividends, all of which have to come out of the income derived from patients’ treatment cycle fees at other fertility clinics in Sydney.
From the 1st October 2022, the NSW Government announced a rebate of $2,000 in OOP expenses for all eligible patients. Fertility First is pleased to support the NSW Government’s fertility rebate at our Sydney fertility clinic.
Fertility First is privately owned, which means we can place more focus on our patients. We offer a holistic approach to fertility and believe that it’s important to minimise the invasiveness of the fertility testing process and only carry out the necessary investigations, maximising your chance of a successful outcome. We offer extensive preliminary fertility testing, including Halosperm Assay.
We were one of the first Sydney fertility clinics to offer a donor sperm and donor egg program, thanks to our partnership with Central IVF.
Choosing the right fertility clinic in Sydney is a very important decision. You should consider factors like success rates, clinic location and appointment times, fertility treatment costs, repor with the Fertility Specialist and what treatment options are available.
Yes. We offer a range of fertility testing for both males and females. We aim to have fertility test results back within 2 to 3 weeks, which means, unless any assessment of the fallopian tubes is required, fertility treatment options can then be considered.
Yes. Fertility First offers a range of fertility treatments that are suitable for same sex couples and singles, including our donor sperm program. See our fertility treatment page for a full guide.
Yes. In order to assist you with a Medicare rebate for your fertility treatment, you will need a current referral to Fertility First.
Note: GP referrals are valid for 12 months, and specialist referrals are valid for 3 months.
Yes. IVF treatment is offered to suitable patients after preliminary testing.
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