Anyone tried acupuncture?

[Briss]

Hi Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining. I've been doing acu (once a week) + herbs (twice a day) for 5 months. I noticed that I have more energy and feel less tired but apart from that I cant really see any difference. I hope it improves quality of my eggs. My acne got much worse since I started doing acu. my cycle got shorter after I had lap/hysteroscopy and I was hoping acu can help get it back to normal but it's still on the short side.

My acu doc usually starts with checking my tongue and pulse. then I have 30 min of acu - usually about 10-18 needles at least 4 on my tummy with electrics going through them, the one that represents my right ovary is usually so sensitive almost painful that I can never relax. after that i have 10-15 min of cupping and a bit of massage which i enjoy the most - really calming and relaxing.

Because i did not really feel much difference I decided to change my doc and booked an appointment with Dr Zhai - she is a famous fertility guru in london, she charges accordingly but i just got so desperate. We have sperm issues - low count but unfortunately my DH is very skeptical and does not believe in TCM.

Congratulations to the ladies who got BFPs, very inspiring. Do you continue with acu after BFP? if so, do you get tummy points needled?

 

[Minimin]

Morning ladies,
Hope you had a great Easter weekend.
LifeafterDeo- lmao @ margaritas. I wish the helped!!
Briss- welcome!!!! Just wanted to say I had Acu after my DD. I didn't have anymore around tummy. Mostly arms hands legs and feet after my positive. I kept Acu up until a month or so before she was born. I also did herbs most of that too.

My cousin also saw my Acu and he changed her DH sperm in 6 weeks. He had low count I think and in six weeks she was pregnant with DS. My old Acu is based in archway and a tad expensive but I would totally totally recommend him. Just wish he was close to me

Good luck

 

[Briss]

Thank you Minimin, wow improved sperm count in 6 weeks – sounds great! How I wish I could get my DH to do acu. Interesting that you did not get any needles around tummy. I am always concerned with my doc needling my tummy after O

 

[Scarlett P]

I had my first acupuncture appointment today. I was scared beforehand but it went well
Just a quick questions from you ladies, what fertility related changes did you see from acupuncture and how long did it take to notice those results?

Hi Stewie_G

I had 2 sessions and was also taking herbs for low progesterone...I had tons more EWCM, and got my BFP am still going now and is helping me with my MS.

Hope your first session went well and it helps you get your BFP really soon

xx

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi Minimin!

Sorry this is short and sweet - has taken my flippin hours to tweak my ticker and now I'm shattered!

How's things with you? Has your OH got his SA sorted? I hope you had a really lovely Easter and a chance to relax and have fun and not have to think about tests for a few days

xx

And all the new ladies hello! really hope that acupuncture helps you too and that you're enjoying it!!

xx

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining. I've been doing acu (once a week) + herbs (twice a day) for 5 months. I noticed that I have more energy and feel less tired but apart from that I cant really see any difference. I hope it improves quality of my eggs. My acne got much worse since I started doing acu. my cycle got shorter after I had lap/hysteroscopy and I was hoping acu can help get it back to normal but it's still on the short side.

My acu doc usually starts with checking my tongue and pulse. then I have 30 min of acu - usually about 10-18 needles at least 4 on my tummy with electrics going through them, the one that represents my right ovary is usually so sensitive almost painful that I can never relax. after that i have 10-15 min of cupping and a bit of massage which i enjoy the most - really calming and relaxing.

Because i did not really feel much difference I decided to change my doc and booked an appointment with Dr Zhai - she is a famous fertility guru in london, she charges accordingly but i just got so desperate. We have sperm issues - low count but unfortunately my DH is very skeptical and does not believe in TCM.

Congratulations to the ladies who got BFPs, very inspiring. Do you continue with acu after BFP? if so, do you get tummy points needled?

Hi Briss and welcome along!

Sorry that you've not had your BFP through acu just yet and I really hope that you do with your new lady - when are you seeing her?

I'm still seeing my lady and she hasn't put needles in my tummy since my BFP. She does always check my tongue and today she was v excited about my pulse as it's so much stronger now!

Would your OH take some vit c and zinc tablets (or wellman complete type vits)?

xx

 

[Maxie]

Hi, my first acu session is tomorrow. I'll be 11dpo. I don't want to test tho, all the bfns depress me too much. Is it a waste of time then? Will she still put needles in my belly? I don't want to rearrange, it took my three weeks to get an appointment!!

 

[Briss]

My DH takes tonnes of vitamins and has been for about a year but it's only recently that I managed to persuade him to stop with his beer (he drank a lot!), I am so hoping this will change things for us. I am seeing the new acu lady next week and hope she will be able to help us although she charges a lot so I am gonna see if what she does is the same as my previous doc I will probably go back to her as she was much cheaper.

My previous doc needled my tummy every time regardless of whether I was before or after O.

 

[smurfy]

Hi Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining. I've been doing acu (once a week) + herbs (twice a day) for 5 months. I noticed that I have more energy and feel less tired but apart from that I cant really see any difference. I hope it improves quality of my eggs. My acne got much worse since I started doing acu. my cycle got shorter after I had lap/hysteroscopy and I was hoping acu can help get it back to normal but it's still on the short side.

My acu doc usually starts with checking my tongue and pulse. then I have 30 min of acu - usually about 10-18 needles at least 4 on my tummy with electrics going through them, the one that represents my right ovary is usually so sensitive almost painful that I can never relax. after that i have 10-15 min of cupping and a bit of massage which i enjoy the most - really calming and relaxing.

Because i did not really feel much difference I decided to change my doc and booked an appointment with Dr Zhai - she is a famous fertility guru in london, she charges accordingly but i just got so desperate. We have sperm issues - low count but unfortunately my DH is very skeptical and does not believe in TCM.

Congratulations to the ladies who got BFPs, very inspiring. Do you continue with acu after BFP? if so, do you get tummy points needled?

Hi I have been having accuputure for the last 6 weeks and enjoy the information she gives me plus the relaxation it provides. Since starting this we have found out that my husband has a low SA, we went to see a specialist yesterday and he has banded him from drinking, basically says 1 drink will harm it when you have low SA. He has put him on 500mg x 3 of vitamin c plus vitamin e 200IU x 3, these are the 3 key actions he has given plus the normal keep it cool down there so to speak. We will go back for another test in 1 month and a final one in 3 to 4 months to see the results. His count was at 8m after 2 days of abstaining. Also the other advice we were given is DTD every 2 days.

What advice have you been given?

Good luck

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi, my first acu session is tomorrow. I'll be 11dpo. I don't want to test tho, all the bfns depress me too much. Is it a waste of time then? Will she still put needles in my belly? I don't want to rearrange, it took my three weeks to get an appointment!!

Hello!

I think acu peeps are all different. I didn't see mine post O but other ladies on here did. But she'll ask you where you're at when you see her and decide from that so don't worry I don't think it's a waste at all and I really hope you enjoy it! Keep us posted xx

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi Briss and Smurfy

Big hugs to you both re OH SA. Mine had motility problems so I know how frustrating it can be...ESP as its something we can't control ie not drinking and remembering to take vits we DTD every other day and wondering if that also helped us get our BFP so I'd defo say worth a try!

And Bris defo good idea comparing the two and
Seeing if there's much difference but also how you feel afterwards.

xxx

 

[Maxie]

Hi, my first acu session is tomorrow. I'll be 11dpo. I don't want to test tho, all the bfns depress me too much. Is it a waste of time then? Will she still put needles in my belly? I don't want to rearrange, it took my three weeks to get an appointment!!

Hello!

I think acu peeps are all different. I didn't see mine post O but other ladies on here did. But she'll ask you where you're at when you see her and decide from that so don't worry I don't think it's a waste at all and I really hope you enjoy it! Keep us posted xx

Thanks, I'm getting a bit of a flu/cold so I've postponed it, feel all achy n sensitive, not going to appreciate it I think.
Did cross my mind if its a sign of a bfp?!?! But keep getting cramps and am generally run down, so guess its illness instead. Hope your feeling ok with your ms x

 

[Minimin]

Hey Scarlett. Hope your E weekend was fun too. I have my follicular scan today. Hope thy can tell me something. As expected, the consultant hasn't called back from last week. How's you? Good to hear your pulse has strengthened and its helping MS.
X

 

[Briss]

Hi Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining. I've been doing acu (once a week) + herbs (twice a day) for 5 months. I noticed that I have more energy and feel less tired but apart from that I cant really see any difference. I hope it improves quality of my eggs. My acne got much worse since I started doing acu. my cycle got shorter after I had lap/hysteroscopy and I was hoping acu can help get it back to normal but it's still on the short side.

My acu doc usually starts with checking my tongue and pulse. then I have 30 min of acu - usually about 10-18 needles at least 4 on my tummy with electrics going through them, the one that represents my right ovary is usually so sensitive almost painful that I can never relax. after that i have 10-15 min of cupping and a bit of massage which i enjoy the most - really calming and relaxing.

Because i did not really feel much difference I decided to change my doc and booked an appointment with Dr Zhai - she is a famous fertility guru in london, she charges accordingly but i just got so desperate. We have sperm issues - low count but unfortunately my DH is very skeptical and does not believe in TCM.

Congratulations to the ladies who got BFPs, very inspiring. Do you continue with acu after BFP? if so, do you get tummy points needled?

Hi I have been having accuputure for the last 6 weeks and enjoy the information she gives me plus the relaxation it provides. Since starting this we have found out that my husband has a low SA, we went to see a specialist yesterday and he has banded him from drinking, basically says 1 drink will harm it when you have low SA. He has put him on 500mg x 3 of vitamin c plus vitamin e 200IU x 3, these are the 3 key actions he has given plus the normal keep it cool down there so to speak. We will go back for another test in 1 month and a final one in 3 to 4 months to see the results. His count was at 8m after 2 days of abstaining. Also the other advice we were given is DTD every 2 days.

What advice have you been given?

Good luck

I did not get any useful advice from our FS she would not even refer my DH to a urologist so I had to do my own research. we think my hubby's problem relates to loo testosterone levels so he is now exercising a lot (lifting weight etc) which should help increase his T levels and as a result sperm count. Below is a list of what he is supposed to be taking every day but you know what it is to get a man to take anything so I'd say roughly 5-6 times a week (plus Chinese pills)

1,000 Maca
200 COQ10
1,000 Flaxseed oil
1,000 Fish oil
50 Zinc
50 Selenium
200 Calcium
2,000 Vitamin C
1,000 Vitamin B12
400 Vitamin E
1,000 L-Arginine (increasing to 3,000 around ovulation to increase sex drive)
1,000 L-Carnitine
900 Horny Goad Weed (increases testosterone)
500 Tribilis (increases testosterone)
900 Ginseng
40 Pycnogenol ®
Wellman Conception

 

[smurfy]

Hi Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining. I've been doing acu (once a week) + herbs (twice a day) for 5 months. I noticed that I have more energy and feel less tired but apart from that I cant really see any difference. I hope it improves quality of my eggs. My acne got much worse since I started doing acu. my cycle got shorter after I had lap/hysteroscopy and I was hoping acu can help get it back to normal but it's still on the short side.

My acu doc usually starts with checking my tongue and pulse. then I have 30 min of acu - usually about 10-18 needles at least 4 on my tummy with electrics going through them, the one that represents my right ovary is usually so sensitive almost painful that I can never relax. after that i have 10-15 min of cupping and a bit of massage which i enjoy the most - really calming and relaxing.

Because i did not really feel much difference I decided to change my doc and booked an appointment with Dr Zhai - she is a famous fertility guru in london, she charges accordingly but i just got so desperate. We have sperm issues - low count but unfortunately my DH is very skeptical and does not believe in TCM.

Congratulations to the ladies who got BFPs, very inspiring. Do you continue with acu after BFP? if so, do you get tummy points needled?

Hi I have been having accuputure for the last 6 weeks and enjoy the information she gives me plus the relaxation it provides. Since starting this we have found out that my husband has a low SA, we went to see a specialist yesterday and he has banded him from drinking, basically says 1 drink will harm it when you have low SA. He has put him on 500mg x 3 of vitamin c plus vitamin e 200IU x 3, these are the 3 key actions he has given plus the normal keep it cool down there so to speak. We will go back for another test in 1 month and a final one in 3 to 4 months to see the results. His count was at 8m after 2 days of abstaining. Also the other advice we were given is DTD every 2 days.

What advice have you been given?

Good luck

I did not get any useful advice from our FS she would not even refer my DH to a urologist so I had to do my own research. we think my hubby's problem relates to loo testosterone levels so he is now exercising a lot (lifting weight etc) which should help increase his T levels and as a result sperm count. Below is a list of what he is supposed to be taking every day but you know what it is to get a man to take anything so I'd say roughly 5-6 times a day (plus Chinese pills)

1,000 Maca
200 COQ10
1,000 Flaxseed oil
1,000 Fish oil
50 Zinc
50 Selenium
200 Calcium
2,000 Vitamin C
1,000 Vitamin B12
400 Vitamin E
1,000 L-Arginine (increasing to 3,000 around ovulation to increase sex drive)
1,000 L-Carnitine
900 Horny Goad Weed (increases testosterone)
500 Tribilis (increases testosterone)
900 Ginseng
40 Pycnogenol ®
Wellman Conception

Thats a shame about your FS, he is taking alot, your taking the right amounts of vitamin c our FS said though to take 600 IU of vitamin e, he said the rest of it doesnt matter.

Yes it is a like the chicken and egg, the more sperm you produce should also help increase testosterone. We have a scan booked also just to rule out anything else. Has he been on any medication over the last 3 months or so? Go and get a second opionion. Our FS was really good and for the first time over the last 2 years my husband is really committed, the last thing you want is for someone not to be helpful in your situation. I can see your based in London not sure where abouts, but Wexham park is on the outskirts, he was very useful. Did you get referred by your GP?

 

[HBGirl]

I'm going to discuss budget with DH tonight. I've made enquiries at a few places, we just need to talk about costs.

 

[.BusyBee.]

Hi ladies, hope you are all well.

Haven't been on here for a while so i've enjoyed reading through what everyone has been up to.

Minimin - How did your follicular scan go today? I hope all looked well.
I know how you feel about not knowing whether you're having enough Acu, my lady has cut me down to once per month but then when you hear of other's going once per week it makes you wonder why you're not!

Scarlett P - I hope you are feeling well - such lovely news about your Sis's reaction. Have you had your scan yet?

xx

 

[Minimin]

Hey all!
Busy bee scan showed 2 follicles of 10mm on left and I think one of 12 on right. Bummer as I have no tube on right still have 4-5 days for ovulating. So who knows.
How are you?

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi, my first acu session is tomorrow. I'll be 11dpo. I don't want to test tho, all the bfns depress me too much. Is it a waste of time then? Will she still put needles in my belly? I don't want to rearrange, it took my three weeks to get an appointment!!

Hello!

I think acu peeps are all different. I didn't see mine post O but other ladies on here did. But she'll ask you where you're at when you see her and decide from that so don't worry I don't think it's a waste at all and I really hope you enjoy it! Keep us posted xx

Thanks, I'm getting a bit of a flu/cold so I've postponed it, feel all achy n sensitive, not going to appreciate it I think.
Did cross my mind if its a sign of a bfp?!?! But keep getting cramps and am generally run down, so guess its illness instead. Hope your feeling ok with your ms x

Sorry to hear you're not well I've started with an evil cold too and my eyes just won't stop streaming aaaarrrggghhhh think there's loadsa bugs about have you got a new date? Oooohh you never know, cramps can be a good sign! Are you going to test? X

 

[Scarlett P]

Hi ladies, hope you are all well.

Haven't been on here for a while so i've enjoyed reading through what everyone has been up to.

Minimin - How did your follicular scan go today? I hope all looked well.
I know how you feel about not knowing whether you're having enough Acu, my lady has cut me down to once per month but then when you hear of other's going once per week it makes you wonder why you're not!

Scarlett P - I hope you are feeling well - such lovely news about your Sis's reaction. Have you had your scan yet?

xx

Hello BusyBee hope all is well with you? Whereabouts in your cycle are you going now? Funny how treatments are different but then I'd say you also know your lady isn't trying to fleece you maybe? Yes I had my scan thank you and it was amazing changed my dates a bit so week 6 has been extra long :S how are you getting on with the clomid?

Minimin sending you I can't imagine how even more frustrating your situation is fingers and toes crossed for a left follie for you! Can acu make a difference to which side?

Happy almost the weekend to you both xx