

Injecting 101
THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF INJECTIONS:


Subcutaneous (SQ)
Subcutaneous Injections are injected just under the skin — either in the front of your thigh or the lower stomach area — with a small, short needle.
Subcutaneous Injections are injected just under the skin — either in the front of your thigh or the lower stomach area — with a small, short needle.


Intramuscular (IM)
Intramuscular Injections are injected into the muscle area — typically in the upper outer part of the glutes. These injections use a slightly longer needle in order to reach the muscle. While it may sound scary, there are tips to handle it with ease.
Intramuscular Injections are injected into the muscle area — typically in the upper outer part of the glutes. These injections use a slightly longer needle in order to reach the muscle. While it may sound scary, there are tips to handle it with ease.

EXPERT TIP
Use a hot towel or heating pad alongside the progesterone shots. Heat loosens the muscle!