Ahh Mummy25... they dont hurt only the trigger shot does which is given 36hrs before egg pick up. But yes you do get some bruising like i did but it dont hurt. And anyway what are you worried about a little needle for!!!??? You have given birth to two babies and had 3 c/s come on girl you need a can of harden up . Would one of you girls PLEASSSSSE just jump in feet first and do it. No pressure now hehehe