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Christine had feared needles for most of her life. A fainting episode during her very first blood test as a child set the pattern — and it stuck. By adulthood, most blood draws left her unconscious. When a registered nurse visited her home to take five vials of blood, Christine fainted and was unwell for hours afterwards. She avoided blood tests entirely for over a year.
When difficulty conceiving meant IVF became the path forward, Christine faced a problem: IVF requires blood tests every two to three days. That wasn’t something she could psychologically do — until NeedleCalm.
What changed
- Her first blood test with NeedleCalm resulted in no pain
- She completed the full IVF egg-freezing cycle — blood tests every 2–3 days — without fainting once
- She used NeedleCalm for an MRI requiring IV contrast, and a Hycosy procedure with no other pain relief offered
- Family members were able to administer twice-daily hormone injections at home for IVF treatment
- She described the impact on her mental health around medical procedures as “life changing”
Christine had tried Emla patches previously, but the timing requirements and cost made them difficult to use consistently. NeedleCalm gave her something she could rely on every time.
Disclaimer: This participant is not involved in the production, marketing or supply of NeedleCalm, is not related to NeedleCalm, and has not received any incentives. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. ARTG ID 344731 · NeedleCalm Pty Ltd ABN 52 613 505 712
