Acupuncture anyone?

[pixie77]

Hey I have only had three sessions of acupuncture, as I really don't want clomid. They want to give it to me to make my cycles more regular, but it seems pointless as I ovulate and can tell when each month.. Though they are only between 24 - 32 days.
I see two different people with two different approaches though they work together. I do feel the needles, but enjoy the heat lamp and discussing relaxation approaches. I get a kind of counciling session.
I am going to give it another two months, before looking at other options.
I hope it does something, as it isn't cheap.

 

[rosababy]

Hey, ladies! My mom and brother get acupuncture for various reasons, and my mom said her doc said she has 100% success when treating infertility. Now, I don't know how anyone can say 100% success with anything, but I'm seriously considering it. Can't hurt, right? I'm willing to give it a shot! If anything, it'll help me get rid of my stress and anxiety. Keep us updated, everyone!

 

[Lisa84]

Hey, ladies! My mom and brother get acupuncture for various reasons, and my mom said her doc said she has 100% success when treating infertility. Now, I don't know how anyone can say 100% success with anything, but I'm seriously considering it. Can't hurt, right? I'm willing to give it a shot! If anything, it'll help me get rid of my stress and anxiety. Keep us updated, everyone!

Nope it can't hurt hun. Hope it works out for you.

I am going to Acu coz i want to feel like i have done everything i can to help us have a baby. Plus i'm hoping it will be nice and relaxing xx

 

[Robyn321]

Hi ladies, can I join you? This 2ww (I'm only 4 dpiui) is driving me up the wall so I booked an acupuncture appointment for this Friday hoping that it will help relieve some of the stress (and help with ttc). BUT DH is very uneasy about the whole idea - he's worried that it'll affect things happening if in fact the iui has worked. Has anybody had acupuncture during the 2ww / discussed it with their therapist?

 

[Robyn321]

Any thoughts???

 

[Leila Fae]

Didn't want to read and run but I don't have an answer I'm afraid - I've not started acupuncture yet.

Perhaps one of the other ladies will know...

 

[MrsPMA]

HI Robyn,

This is the first 2ww i've been in while having acupuncture but my therapist doesn#t see it as a problem. The first question she asks me every week is where I am in my cycle so as soon as I passed ovulation she adapted her approach to helping my womb be as ready as possible for implantation. The fertility approach that she uses is to help me and my body be as receptive as possible all the way through each cycle. I know that when we do IVF she has recommended a treatment as soon as Egg transfer has happened to help with implantation so I don't think it will be a problem. Just be open at your appointment and raise your concerns to your therapist I'm sure that he/she will be happy to talk you through what they intend to do and why, should help settle bothe yours and hubby's minds.

Good luck xxx

 

[Robyn321]

Thanks MrsPMA - I'll definitely talk it through with the therapist - just glad it's not a complete no-no!

 

[rosababy]

Hi ladies, can I join you? This 2ww (I'm only 4 dpiui) is driving me up the wall so I booked an acupuncture appointment for this Friday hoping that it will help relieve some of the stress (and help with ttc). BUT DH is very uneasy about the whole idea - he's worried that it'll affect things happening if in fact the iui has worked. Has anybody had acupuncture during the 2ww / discussed it with their therapist?

I haven't actually done acupuncture yet, just thinking about it. This is something your therapist could answer, or maybe a fertility specialist would know. Sorry I can't be of more help!

 

[Robyn321]

Thanks everyone. I had my first acupuncture session this morning - discussed my concerns with the therapist and she said not to worry as she knew which points to avoid. I've been having some problems with my shoulder so we focussed on that mainly, with a little bit of fertility stuff at the end which involved needles on my back - the good thing is that my shoulder is definitely feeling better - she used a combination of acupuncture, massage and cupping.

She advised 3 sessions a cycle - I'm supposed to go back next week so can do more of a fertility / calming session as I've been stressed this cycle. Just hope I can fit it in - next week is looking manic already!

 

[Jocr]

Im going to look for an accupuncturist now. worth a go.

 

[rosababy]

Robyn, that's great! Do you mind me asking...is it terribly expensive? I'd like to try it, too.

 

[ANC]

I'm going for my 2nd appointment tomorrow..I'm interested to see it progress!

It's about 60-80 where I go

 

[chefamy1122]

Do you mind me asking...is it terribly expensive? I'd like to try it, too.

The place I go was $125 for the first consultation/session then $85 per session after that. The chinese herbs he gave me run about $60 per week.
Right now I am going twice a week, so it is definitely not cheap, but we have been putting money aside for a while in preparation for all the fertility related stuff, so its not hitting us too bad yet.

 

[Robyn321]

Robyn, that's great! Do you mind me asking...is it terribly expensive? I'd like to try it, too.

It was GBP 80 for the first session, and GBP 70 for other sessions, and she recommends 3 sessions per cycle - so not cheap, but hopefully it'll be worth it! I've booked a second appointment for Wednesday as this is the second half of my 2ww and I badly need to relax....

 

[Jocr]

Hi All

I am going for my fisrt session tonight after work £45 first session then £40 per hour after that.
Robyn321 - like you I have been really stressed this cycle (flipping In laws) and I also have a problem shoulder. So I will be asking for the same kind of thing. A nice de stress and relax is in order and hopefully she can help with getting me preggers. I am on my first lot of clomid and am due to Ovulate this week. Do you know when the prime time is to have the appointments each month? or when to avoid?
I wont be able to afford more then one session a month though.

 

[ANC]

my acupuncturist says there are different things hit on each day of your cycle..so when I'm about to ovulate (in pretend land, where I ovulate) like this week, she worked on ovulation trigger points.

 

[Robyn321]

Jocr - I think the key time is around ovulation - my therapist did say that for those having iui (like me) she would usually do a session just before or just after the iui.

I'll ask about the other 2 sessions she recommends when I go for my next appt, but I definitely got the sense that if you're going to pick one, around ovulation is the one to go for.

How was your latest session ANC?

 

[Jocr]

Well I had my first accupunture session last night and she said I am super stressed and she wants to deal with that mostly and then the fertility side. I also had some cupping from her for my shoulders - looks like i have love bites all over my back but its supposed to be really good for you.
She wanted me to come every week which I cant afford so will have to settle on twice a month. Once around AF and once on ovulation week.
It relaxed me and I think it will help me.
Feel like I need to sleep for a week at the moment though!
xx

 

[Little Felix]

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to tell you all my story so you hopefully will feel abit more optimistic. My and my husband had been trying to conceive for nearly 4 years and had also had 1 cycle of IVF which was unsuccessful. Back in September I thought i would try Accupuncture, as my main problem was an irregular cycle. I had 6 sessions over 2/3 months and I am now 17 weeks pregnant with twins!!!
So go for it.................it is less stressful and not as painful as the IVF treatment so i would def recommend you give it a go.
Good Luck to all
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