Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I don't think many people like getting injections and some are more fearful than others.
As a nurse and patient, I will tell you it is all in the technique, injection site and size of the needle.
The Depo-Provera injection is an intramuscular injection, which means it is administered into muscle. The needle gauge for an IM injection should be 22 to 25 gauge.
If you weigh between 130 to 152 lbs, a one inch length needle will be used. If you weigh less than 130 lb, a 5/8 inch needle will be used. Injections sites include the upper, outer quarter of either buttocks or the gluteus medius muscle located in the hip, if you want to avoid the deltoid muscle located in the upper arm.
Being distracted (you, not the healthcare provider) can help.
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Hello kasandraharper,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I don't think many people like getting injections and some are more fearful than others.
As a nurse and patient, I will tell you it is all in the technique, injection site and size of the needle.
The Depo-Provera injection is an intramuscular injection, which means it is administered into muscle. The needle gauge for an IM injection should be 22 to 25 gauge.
If you weigh between 130 to 152 lbs, a one inch length needle will be used. If you weigh less than 130 lb, a 5/8 inch needle will be used. Injections sites include the upper, outer quarter of either buttocks or the gluteus medius muscle located in the hip, if you want to avoid the deltoid muscle located in the upper arm.
Being distracted (you, not the healthcare provider) can help.
Good luck,
November 2, 2015 - 9:31amMaryann
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