For B12: monthly for wellness, or weekly for 48 weeks to correct confirmed deficiency
Gently press (dont rub) injection site with clean cotton or gauze
For the male partner, this would include 1,2 : Previous fertility and other reproductive issues Sexual activity, libido, and function Past and present medical conditions and medication usage Childhood conditions affecting the reproductive system, such as undescended testicle(s), mumps orchitis, and early puberty Physical or surgical trauma affecting the reproductive tract Alcohol, cigarette, and recreational drug use Occupation and other potential sources of environmental toxin exposure Family history of infertility or other medical conditions Physical examination A screening physical exam can be helpful in identifying lesions, cysts, tumors, varicoceles, and structural abnormalities related to the penis, vas deferens, epididymis, and testicles that may require further assessment
Chemotherapy-Related Qualifications Patients undergoing chemotherapy with drugs like pemetrexed or pralatrexate may qualify for B12 shots
When you take a B12 pill, it has to survive the journey through your digestive system