Starting IVF comes with a lot of emotions — excitement, nervousness, and yes… a whole lot of medication. 💉
If you’re anything like me, the moment that giant box of needles and meds arrived at my door, I had two thoughts:
- This is really happening.
- How the heck am I going to stay organized through all of this?
Whether you’re just beginning your cycle or prepping for what’s ahead, I wanted to share what meds I’m taking and how I’m staying on top of it all — because when things start to move fast, organization becomes your best friend.
💊 IVF Medications I’m Taking
Here’s what my medication protocol looks like (so far):
- Gonal-F – A follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that helps your body grow multiple follicles.
- Menopur – Another hormone med that helps with follicle development and hormone balance.
- Omnitrope – A growth hormone that can improve egg quality.
- Cetrotide (starting after week 1) – Prevents early ovulation.
- Trigger Shot – This will be taken when my doctor gives the green light to trigger ovulation before egg retrieval.
Note: Your medication plan may look different depending on your fertility clinic and lab work — always follow your doctor’s protocol!
📦 How I’m Staying Organized (and Sane)
Honestly, I knew from the beginning that if I didn’t have a system, I’d be overwhelmed fast. So here’s what’s working for me:
🧰 1. The Tackle Box System
Yes, like a fishing tackle box. I ordered mine from Amazon and it’s been a total game-changer!
In it, I keep:
- Alcohol pads
- Syringes
- Mixing needles
- Subcutaneous needles
- Menopur vials
- My trigger shot (non-refrigerated)
Everything has its place, and I don’t have to dig through piles of packaging every night during injection time.
🧊 2. Fridge Door Med Zone
For my refrigerated meds (like Gonal-F and Omnitrope), I’ve cleared a dedicated spot in the door of my fridge.
I also keep a post-it nearby reminding me when I opened each vial/pen (since some are only good for a few days once opened).
📅 3. Using the Calendar My Clinic Gave Me
My fertility clinic provides a cycle calendar that outlines:
- What days to take which meds
- Starting dosages
- Appointment dates
BUT — here’s what a lot of people don’t realize: Dosages can change during your cycle based on bloodwork and ultrasound results.
That’s why I write down my current dosage every single day in a dedicated IVF notebook.
It’s so helpful to track how things shift and to bring with me to appointments if I need to reference anything.
✨ Other Little Tips That Help
- Lay everything out before injection time — no scrambling.
- I really love my newly purchased injection mat to lay all my injections on!
- Set reminders on your phone for injection times, especially if you’re doing multiple meds each night.
- Use a notebook or notes app to log symptoms, dosage changes, questions for your doctor, and emotional reflections — it all matters.
💛 Final Thoughts
IVF can feel overwhelming — but staying organized truly makes a difference.
It helps ease anxiety, avoids confusion, and lets you focus more on what matters: getting through each day with grace (and maybe a heating pad).
You don’t have to be perfect. You just need a system that works for you.
If you’re in the middle of your IVF cycle or gearing up for one, I hope this helps you feel a little more in control and a little less alone. You’ve got this — and I’m cheering you on every step of the way. 💛
Fertility Unspoken 
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