Instructions and advice for self-administering oestrogen injections. For more information on the different types of injection and how to administer them, these are two great resources that are a little more detailed than what we could provide here:
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Here you can find information on giving intramuscular injections
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And here you can find information on giving subcutaneous injections
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Preparation:
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Ensure you have all necessary supplies.
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Draw the Medication:
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Attach the needle to the syringe.
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Pull back the plunger to draw air into the syringe, equal to the dose you will be injecting.
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Insert the needle into the vial and push the air in.
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Turn the vial upside down and pull back the plunger to draw the correct dose into the syringe
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Choosing an Injection Site:
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Common sites for intramuscular injections include the upper outer quadrant of the buttocks or the thigh.
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For subcutaneous injections, the abdomen (avoiding the navel area) or the thigh are common sites.
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Rotate injection sites - so inject in a different spot to last time
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Administering the Injection:
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Clean the chosen injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry.
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For intramuscular injections: Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle into the muscle.
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For subcutaneous injections: Pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle.
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Push the plunger slowly and steadily.
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Withdraw the needle at the same angle it was inserted.
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