Accupuncture: when to use during cycle?

beachgal0114

If you've used or are using accupuncture during an ivf cycle, when did you use it during the actual cycle?  Our first cycle is happening much quicker than I expected, so I'm limited on time (we start stims next Saturday).  Some of the info I've found says it's most important right before and after transfer, but I know others have used it for longer than that.  I'm feeling a little lost and would appreciate any info!

Dragonfly1226

I go once a week. It works best when you go regularly so you might think about starting regular appointments. Besides that, I went right before ER and right before and after ET.

GL! 

mbjmaybebaby

I did acupuncture all through stims for IVF 1& 2.  I plan to do it right before and right after my FET next months

Babsie7

you probably want to start as soon as possible. I started acupuncture when I started bcp. Good luck!

OrangeSmoke

The sooner you start, the better it is.  But the 2 most important appointments are before and after the transfer. 

gringa78

I did acu during my FET cycle 6 weeks pre-transfer (once a week), the day of ET, and a few days later as well.  I highly recommend it.  Best of luck!

kevamb

I started acupunture after my first ivf cycle was cancelled and converted to a flare protocol. The next ivf cycle I had 10 eggs compared to 4 with the first cycle. I do think that the acupuncture helped increased my follicles. I also went before and after the embryo transferred. Unfortunately I did not get pregnant. Next time I think that I won't go after the transfer but definatley before. 

I totally believe in the treatment and have started going again...if anything it is a great stress relief.

My benefits from work pay for up to $500 in acupunture treatments, so i would look into any help like that...All these treatments are not cheap and they add up quickly

 Good Luck

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