The Kova comfort kit.

Individually wrapped. The clinic gives you a few; you'll burn through them fast.

Numb the injection site for 30 seconds beforehand. Makes a real difference.

For PIO sites afterward. Also useful during the two-week wait when your belly is tender. Pick one with auto-shutoff.

Small countertop size is enough for one cycle. Some pharmacies will take it back for disposal.

Press on the injection site for thirty seconds, don't rub. A small box lasts months.

Lidocaine cream applied 30 minutes before takes the edge off, especially for IM shots. Ask the clinic if they're okay with which one.

For the cramping after retrieval. Same one you used for injections is fine.

Doctors often recommend high electrolyte intake after retrieval to help ovaries recover and reduce OHSS risk. Avoid sugar-heavy sports drinks; pick low-sugar options.

Nausea-friendly food for the first day. Bone broth in cups makes it easier to drink the volume of liquid your clinic asks for.

Bloating and gas after retrieval is normal and uncomfortable. Peppermint tea actually helps.

Simethicone or activated charcoal. Ask your clinic which they prefer.

Drawstring waist or maternity-style soft pants. You will be bloated, you will not want a waistband.

Some bleeding for a day or two after retrieval is normal. Pads, not tampons, until the clinic says otherwise.

Some clinics ask you to keep your feet warm during and after transfer. A pair of cozy socks dedicated to transfer day is a small ritual.

Phone time during the two-week wait is a fast trip to Reddit and Dr. Google. A paperback you're actually excited to read is worth the small purchase.

Progesterone makes you sore. A wireless soft-cup bra is kinder.

Progesterone and the wait both interfere with sleep. Magnesium glycinate is the gentle option. Always check with the clinic first.

If you want to track symptoms or feelings, sometimes a paper notebook is calmer than a phone screen. Kova is the app for it, but ink also works.

By the second week of stims you may be on three to five medications. A simple weekly organizer prevents missed doses.

Many fertility meds need refrigeration. A small dedicated dorm-style fridge means you can keep them in your bedroom or bathroom without rooming with the leftovers.

For taking your meds to work or on a short trip. A small insulated lunch bag with an ice pack is enough.

Optional, slightly ridiculous, real. Treatment is grey enough on its own. A few stickers on the appointment calendar reclaim a little color.

Roll the injection site for a few minutes after. Helps the oil disperse and reduces the welts that come from repeat shots.

Apply for 15 to 20 minutes after each shot. Reduces lumps. Pretty much non-negotiable for PIO.

Put a tennis ball inside a long sock, then sit against it for 10 minutes to massage the site. People swear by it.

Same as for stims. Especially valuable for IM. Confirm with the clinic.

If your partner is giving the shot, marking the upper outer quadrant with a pen first prevents shaky-handed placement.