Lupron injections

My donor coordinator had me start my Lupron injections two days ago, and today will be the last day that I will be taking my birth control pill. I started the Lupron on the 21st day of my menstrual cycle. I have been instructed to let her know when I get my period, which should be 7-10 days after my first Lupron injection. All of this is to get me on the same cycle as my egg recipient.

Today is my third day that I will be taking Lurpon. I am using the 14-day kit and I inject 20 units each night at 10 p.m. My donor coordinator said that I can inject the Lupron just under my naval in my belly or on my upper thigh. I have been instructed to inject in a slightly different spot each time to avoid skin irritation. I have used different spots on my right thigh for the first two injections. The needles are very small and do not hurt me at all. There is a slight stinging from the medication, but it goes away quickly. So far, I haven't felt any side effects.

Here are some side effects that are possible when using Lupron (from www.womenshealth.about.com): Side effects that have been associated with the use of Lupron frequently include hot flashes and night sweats, and less frequently palpitations, syncope, and tachycardias. Other side effects include generalized pain, headaches, vaginitis, nausea/vomiting, fluid retention, weight gain, acne, hirsutism, joint pain, loss of sexual desire, depression, dizziness, nervousness, and breast changes such as tenderness and pain.