Contraindications – When must an ice-triggering syringe not be given? | The ice release syringe

Contraindications – When must an ice-triggering syringe not be given?

The syringe must not be used if you are allergic to the hormone HCG. In addition, no enlargement of the ovaries or cysts in the ovaries may be present during use. Cysts in the ovaries are only not a contraindication if they are present in connection with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

If there is unexplained bleeding from the vagina, this also counts as a contraindication. This also applies to an ectopic pregnancy less than three months ago. Women with severe phlebitis or blood clots in the leg veins should not undergo this treatment. Other contraindications are tumors in the pituitary gland, breast cancer, ovarian cancer or uterus cancer or even the suspicion that one of these tumors may be present.

How much does the therapy with the ovulation-triggering syringe cost?

The price may vary depending on the provider. One dose costs about 25 to 40 euros.Depending on the treatment approach, the costs of egg cell stimulation and artificial insemination procedures can be in the four-figure range. If certain criteria are met, a fixed share of the costs is also covered by the health insurance company.

The health insurance companies generally only pay if a proven cause of infertility has been established. In this case, every necessary measure, with the exception of artificial insemination, is covered by the health insurance company. So if the ovulation-triggering injection is used to optimize the cycle with normal sexual intercourse, chances are that this will be covered by the health insurance company.

Artificial insemination, in which the ovulation-triggering injection is also used, is only 50% covered by health insurance. However, only for 3 cycles and the third attempt is only reimbursed by the health insurance company if one of the first two has led to a clinical pregnancy. In addition, other criteria such as certain age limits must be met.

Alternatives to the ice-triggering syringe

A good alternative to the ice-triggering syringe is not yet available. However, the syringe is primarily only used to know the exact time of ovulation and to be able to either have targeted sexual intercourse, insemination or artificial insemination. Therefore, the ovulation-initiating injection is not a must. By measuring hormones in the urine, it is possible to estimate the time of ovulation very well even without the injection.