We only do 1/2cc every night and it's always a hit and miss; even after doing this for almost a month. I ice the area really good before and have him pinch my skin (instead of holding it taut). But then I read it's better if you don't ice it (but who can stand it??) because it helps the Progesterone better to disintegrate. I feel like the spot is bruised sometimes, but I never really checked back there what it looks like. Your pain sound really bad though, not sure if you should call your RE? I know when we took an injection class, they didn't go so much into the progesterone shot, but the nurse said best way to pick out your spot to inject is if you put your thumb on the front hip bone and extend your middle finger to the back; that's supposed to be your spot. We do it lower, because the higher up hurt much more.

I just spoke with my re yesterday, and she said do it in the morning and massage it for 5-7 mins, then it shouldn't hurt as bad. She said that when you do it at night, the oil just sits there and doesn't move, but by doing it in the morning, you'll be moving all day so it will break up the oil better. Let me know if it works, I start mine in Jan.

I had a lot of pain too. Ice before the shot can help and moist heat after and rubbing the meds in should help a little. It also seems to get less painful as they go on.
I did notice that if my BF gave them anywhere outside of a specific area on my upper bum, then they hurt a lot. There is a very specific area they should be done. I guess if you drew a big plus sign on your cheek it would be in the upper, outer quearter, if that makes sense. Also, if he injects them slower it gives the med a little more time to get in and move around, that is part of why rubbing helps.

good luck! I will be starting them again any day now and am not looking forward to it.

I was lucky. My RE only does shots between ER and ET, and we did a two day transfer. We actually did a third shot just to be safe, but then switched to progesterone capsule suppositories (which are messy but painless). I actually didn't have much discomfort. I would ice the area for about a minute or so before he gave the shot, then lie on the bed. He would do it very quickly (the stabbing part), then inject pretty slowly (which I didn't even notice). I only had to do 1/4 to 1/2 cc, so maybe that's why it hurt less. Then I'd rub it for a minute or so afterwards. I didn't have any real discomfort or swelling. Good luck!!!

Although there is no visable bruising on my hip/butt area, the muscles are definitely bruised. My pain is no where near like yours, but it gets harder each night.

My doctor believes in the shots, wants them in the evening, and always in the hip area. What I was told to do was run hot water over the Progesterone for a minute or so prior to injecting and then apply a warm moist rag to the area for 5 minutes. This really helps and then I rub it some in order to help the meds spread.

Everytime it hurts,I just remind myself that its for my babes. Blessings to you and good luck.