Acupuncture

smorzandoj

So...I am about to go to my third session...my mom is convinced it is the reason I have not been a evil person this cycle and why I have had less s/e in general.  I am not sure...

How has acupuncture affected (or is it effected...I teach math) your IF treatment and how you feel??

Dr.Loretta

For quite a while, my spotting issues improved. Don't know if it helped my mood, but any forced relaxation has to be a good thing. I took it as "me time".

Dragonfly1226

It has helped with my spotting during LP. Since starting, I have even had cycles when I didn't spot at all. (I used to spot from CD 19 until I got AF about a week later.) Now, when I do spot, it isn't as much and it doesn't last as long. It also really relaxes me.  

Inky75

I've been doing acupuncture since April and I got my BFP this last cycle.  I am currently 7 weeks pregnant with twins.  So I think it was definitely helpful.  I noticed that I was much less stressed and generally more calm.  I'm still going b/c it is helping with my morning sickness. 

Good luck!

nikinikinine

I've found that yoga is something I enjoy more, is less expensive and has the same (if not a greater effect) for me.

The acupuncture was okay, I just was a bit skeptical of it the whole time. With yoga I really feel more of a mind-body connection and I am noticably calmer now.

kb75

I did it for several weeks and I'm pretty sure it contributed to my AF flow going from dark to bright red, which my acupuncturist thought indicated improved blood flow to the uterus.

Other than that I didn't really notice anything. I don't find it relaxing, although I wanted it to be! I agree with a pp that yoga is more relaxing for me personally.

I just stopped going because we have potential MFI issues and I don't want to spend the money and time on acupuncture for me while we get that evaluated. I will likely go back if we do IVF, though.

cocojack10

My menses were a lot less heavy and less painful than in the past, which the doctor said she would help regulate... so guess that did work.  Everytime I leave a session, I feel very relaxed, and at peace.  =

Jackie2200

I'm going going for my first treatment tomorrow.  I hope I get some results.  I'm in Baltimore too.  Where do yu go and do you do go to an IF specialist or just a general acupuncturist? 

I'm going to a general but am kind of regretting not canceling the appointment. 

smorzandoj

Jackie2200:

I'm going going for my first treatment tomorrow.  I hope I get some results.  I'm in Baltimore too.  Where do yu go and do you do go to an IF specialist or just a general acupuncturist? 

I'm going to a general but am kind of regretting not canceling the appointment. 

I go to the Fertility Center of MD.  One of the REs also specilizes in acupuncture.

My sister goes to a general in Mt Washington.

GL!!