[carolinagirl05]

Hi ladies! I lurk in this board alot, and I had a question about the HCG trigger I received yesterday. My OB gave me the Novarel injection yesterday in the office. I noticed today that the site of the injection is red (like a sunburn red? if that makes any sense) and pretty tender to the touch. Is that normal? This is the first cycle that we've added the trigger, so I just wanted to make sure it was a typical reaction. Thanks ladies!

[*JenJen*]

sometimes that can happen. I'd just ice the spot and try massaging it a bit. good luck!

[carolinagirl05]

Thanks Jen! I've done what you suggested and it seems to be getting a little better! I was just totally weirded out because my nurse hadn't even mentioned that it might happen!

[*JenJen*]

Every time I've gotten it, the site is a bit tender and red the next day or so. My RE didn't warn me about it either, but I asked and was assured that it was completely normal. If you get it in office, try to go home and ice it immediately and lay still for a while if you can, if you do it at home, just try to lay still for a bit and let it rest and that can help as well.