Acupuncture?

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Hi - TTCAL lurker here considering fertility related acupuncture.  Has anyone tried it and want to share their experience?  How often did you go? 

TIA

mimi525

I have been going once a week for 3 months now and I love it! It relaxes me and gives me an overall sense of well being. I am easily stressed and I find it helps alot. Good luck!

kb75

I replied to a similar question here:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/24277491.aspx

 

 

ccbanana

I did acupuncture for 3 cycles.  I went three times a week pre-O, on expected O day (using OPKs) and then once a week in the 2WW.

It didn't work for me but I do think it makes a difference for some people.

GL!

hollymichael

I went during both IUI cycles and will go again when we do IVF.  I did see some results, although no pregnancy.  It is very relaxing and I look forward to going back. DH also went and it really helped his numbers.

QE2

I just started going a few weeks ago to someone that is board certified in Chinese Reproductive Medicine and I already see changes in my cycle. I'm also doing the traditional chinese herbs. It tastes like a$$, but I drink it

panda246

I just started going 3 weeks ago and go once a week, although I spoke with another person who wanted to see me 2-3 times a week (I found her pushy, though...)

I like it.  It seems to relax me.  Per my acupuncturist's recommendation, I do take herbs as well.  I have already noticed a leveling out of my chart.  It used to have wild temp swings esp. during my follicular phase. 

baze2

From the Male perspecitve: DH did it and his testerone level raised  100 points and his retrograde ejaculation disappeared after two treatments. Now his swimmers are being shot out not up into the bladder..big success. I am a believer.

cfreshyg

I did 8 sessions of acupuncture. It was a little weird but it did relax me and I guess that's what the bottom line is.

I have 2 more sessions that are covered by insurance but I wanted to wait. I just started IVF last week and next week I start the injections so I may go back then.

Enjoy it and take it for what it's worth - relaxing.

cp

Missy0708

I did acu for 6 cycles.   2 cycles of which my acupuncturist told me I was pg.  Well, I wasn't.  After that, I gave up on her!

 I do see an acu (different one) for migraines.  It works wonders.

MarriedaSportsNut

I did acupuncture for my second IVF. I think I went 1-2x week while I was cycling. My response was still dismal (2 follies) and ultimately I got a BFN. Although it was relaxing, I didn't want to continue paying for that treatment out of pocket. Frankly I'd rather have a massage!