Needle-Free IVF
HRC Fertility Proudly Offers Needle-Free IVF – a gentler approach to your fertility care.
This innovative solution was developed by HRC Fertility’s Dr. Rachel Mandelbaum, and inspired by patients who found traditional injections associated with IVF or egg freezing more challenging. Drawing on advances in other areas of medicine, Dr. Mandelbaum adapted a solution that focuses on patient comfort.
How It Works
Needle-Free IVF involves the insertion of a quarter-sized adhesive catheter on the stomach that has a small 9mm flexible port under the skin. Subcutaneous medications are administered through the catheter, significantly reducing needle injections at home
Who It’s For
Needle-Free IVF may be an option for those who:
- Are preparing for IVF or egg freezing
- Experience anxiety or distress around needles
- Are looking for a potentially more comfortable and less invasive treatment experience
- Have previously delayed or discontinued treatment due to injection-related stress
Why Patients Love It
- No daily injections
- Less stress and discomfort for some
- Same trusted results
Now available at all HRC Fertility locations.
Needle-Free IVF – Frequently Asked Questions
You can shower normally, just avoid soap on the adhesive.
Medications need to connect to Needle-Free IVF with luer lock (twist on) syringe. For medications in a pen or with a non-removable needle, an additional step may be necessary to convert them to be compatible. Intramuscular medications are not compatible with Needle-Free IVF.
You will be given a syringe with sterile saline to flush the tubing after you finish giving medications.
Some risks are similar to needle injection (bruising, redness), while others are unique to Needle-Free IVF including allergy and rare cases of infection. Please see the consent for a complete list of risks involved.
Needle-Free IVF will remain in place for the duration of your stimulation, usually about 9-12 days. Typically, we replace it during this time.
You can do all your normal activities. We advise caution with swimming and high sweat activities such as saunas, steam rooms, and hot yoga to prevent the adhesive from weakening.
Insertion of the catheter is quicker and less painful than a needle injection. This is only done 1-2 times in-clinic by trained staff.