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MCG = Units??? HUH??

This is a discussion on MCG = Units??? HUH?? within the Invitrofertilization (IVF) forums, part of the Trying to Conceive - Infertility category; I haven't given myself my first shot and i already am tripping. The dr. office opens at 7:30AM ...

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Old 06-11-2008, 08:59 PM
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I haven't given myself my first shot and i already am tripping. The dr. office opens at 7:30AM and i'm supposed to give myself the shop by 7am latest....i'm trying to figure out if
50MCG = 20 UNITS?? i'm not sure..the syringe reads in units....help!!
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:22 PM
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what exactly are your directions and dosage?

What kind of syringe is it? did they give you the insulin ones...they have orange tips?
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:34 PM
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doesnt your RE have a 24 hour helpline?

or a on call nurse?
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:52 PM
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Default Re: MCG = Units??? HUH??

how many units are you supposed to take?

If you do have an insulin syringe, they are 50 units. It looks like they hold alot but it really only draws up a little.

so I believe if you are supposed to do 20 units you would draw it to the 20 unit line.

HTH!

I am guesing you are on the Micodose lupron...here is what I found...thank goodness for google
Lupron™ Microdose

Administering Lupron™:

Lupron is a premixed clear liquid which comes in a multidose vial. You will use the same vial of Lupron daily until all of the medication is used up.

There are 2 types of Lupron therapy, standard and microdose. You will be given a specific dose depending on your medication protocol. Both are administered subcutaneously. The medication doses and corresponding volume to measured on the syringe is as follows:

Microdose Lupron

40 micrograms (mcg) = 20 Units on the insulin syringe.

  1. Gather your supplies. You will need: Lupron, a insulin syringe, and an alcohol wipe.
  2. Wash your hands.
  3. Wipe the rubber stopper on the Lupron vial with the alcohol wipe.
  4. You will need to inject air into the vial. Do this by drawing back on the plunger, place the needle into the vial, and push air into the vial. Place at least as much air in, as you are taking liquid out.
  5. Turn the bottle upside down, draw out the appropriate dose of Lupron.
  6. Gently tap on the syringe to expel any air bubbles and proceed with your subcutaneous injection.
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Old 06-12-2008, 05:56 AM
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Maddy, I was thinking about you this morning..........I HOPE you made out ok today, I'm sure you did!

I am thinking that you were supposed to do 20 Units of Lupron. Thats what I did and I think some of the other ladies aroudn here did too! We started at 20 units I think until AF showed and then dropped to 10 units until stims and then dropped to 5. I'm sure we all have different protocols, but this one seemed standard to me.

I use the insulin syringes and they draw up to 50. I'm told units and ccs are the SAME measurement but I'm not sure about mcg?!?! I'm sure that means micrograms but I dont kwow how they compare to units or ccs. I just know you draw up to the 20 line for 20 units.

SO, MORE IMPORTANTLY........by now your first shot is ALL over with! HOW DID IT GO?!?!?!?
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:21 AM
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Thanks girls for all the help. they are insulin needles and it is microdose lupron.

renee: my first shot is at 6:45am....a few minutes away still...i'm in AZ so we Mountain time...I have my belly on ice right now. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:35 AM
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Oh, Ok, I didnt realize so I'm NOT too late..........

C'mon Maddy, you can DO IT!

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Old 06-12-2008, 06:50 AM
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OMG....I DID IT!!!! Soooooooooooooooo No big deal!!! I worried for nothing...phew!! Glad it's done!! Thanks for the help girls!!!
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Old 06-12-2008, 10:30 AM
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There you go girl!!! See? we told you, no biggie.
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:03 PM
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YAY! See, We KNEW you could do it! By tomorrow, you'll be a PRO!

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5 IUIs (7/05 - 2/06) Angel lost at 8wks (12/06)
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IVF #2 (2/08) - Low Beta - Angel lost at 8 weeks
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IVF#3 (6/08) Tx cancelled due to poor lining
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