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Did you do accupuncture for IVF?

MelbabyfeverMelbabyfever
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Trying to decide if I should bite the bullet (it's a bit expensive here in NYC) and go for it as I've read so many great things about accupuncture increasing IVF success rates. Thoughts? Experiences? Here's what the center I was referred to suggests:

Come in after menstrual cycle for abdominal massage to prepare uterus. Accupuncture 2x's per week during stims and day of transfer. 

 

Age 32, Diagnosed with Premature ovarian aging due to autoimmunity. AMH 1.17, E2 78, FSH 7.9 HSG-reveals tubal disease and apparent endometriosis DH's SA-normal Positive for thyroid antibodies, Crohn's disease 8/27/11-huge 58 mm cyst 1st IVF cycle canceled :( 9/20/11-2nd attempt at IVF cycle 1. Microdose Lupron Protocol 9/30-AF day 2 all clear! start Lupron 10 units 2x's/day 10/13-Egg retreival 10/16 transferred 2 embies! 10/30-BFP! Beta #1 685 11/1 Beta #2 1736 BabyFruit Ticker
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Re: Did you do accupuncture for IVF?

  • naybirdnaybird

    I have in the past and I loved it!  It's very relaxing and is said to increase blood flow to the uterus.  Sadly, I haven't been able to for this cycle, because I got laid off and just can't swing it financially.  But, without working and commuting, I'm not nearly as stressed for this cycle as I was for the last ones!

    Good luck!

     

    Renee- 37 DH - Chad - 39
    2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
    3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks 
    5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
    D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
    Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
    5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
    FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
    1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
    IVF - May - BFN
    6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
    9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
    10/13 - BFP!!
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  • Mitzi BishiMitzi Bishi

    I am planning to start. My first appointment is Oct 5th. We were hoping to also do our next IVF cycle next month and I've been told it takes a few months for the accupuncture and usually herbs to work, but it's so hard to get into one here that I figure i should get rolling ASAP. 

    Red raspberry leaf tea is also supposed to help 'tone' the uterus. It sure helps with cramps!  

    (Live in Europe) TTC since 1/2010
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  • jessican08jessican08 member

    I'm going to make an appt. to start accu in November (we're hopefully doing IVF in January).

    I give this a major side eye but the accu clinic my RE office refers their patients to says they have a 79% success rate for their IVF patients Hmm

    We shall see... 

    TTC 12/2009
    Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
    IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
    IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
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  • inlovewithBinlovewithB

    I have been going since June and LOVE it. I go once a week and also take chinese herbs. I am going to see a new RE next week, and will decide when to stop herbs after talking to him about IVF #2

    The acupuncture has really helped me overcome the stress, anxiety, and worry that I used to feel. Overall I am much more at peace since starting acu. 

    June 2010-Lap
    b2b Injectable IUI #1 7/25/10 & 7/26/10 = BFP beta 14dpIUI = 133 MC 9/14 at 9 weeks
    b2b Injectable IUI #2 12/5/10 & 12/6/10 = BFN
    IVF #1 ER 3/28/11 ET 3 embryos 3/31/11= BFN
    b2b Injectable IUI#3 6/28/11 & 6/29/11 = BFN
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  • saratryingsaratrying member

    I love it! My person sets up a scheduled based on your IVF schedule. But it is ridiculous expensive.

    If you can afford it, definitely give it a try.

    TTC since 11/09
    me: 39 DH: 36      dx: unexplained (ugh) 

    January 2011 - December 2012: 4 cycles w/Clomid; 9 IUIs w/Follistim & Menopur;  two IVF cycles converted to IUI (poor response/dominant follicle) 

    August 2014 IVF (antagonist protocol: Menopur, Follistim, Ganirelix, dexamethasone): 13 eggs, 9 mature, 8 fertilized w/ICSI; 0 frozen, 3 transferred day 5 = BFN

    October 2014 IVF (micro-lupron protocol: mircrolupron, Menopur, Follistim, dexamethasone): 8 eggs, 4 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI; 3 transferred day 3 = BFP! Beta 1=121; Beta 2=287; Beta 3 =678. Miscarriage @ 8w2d. :(
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  • Aegis2005Aegis2005 member
    Nope.  My RE said if it helps with relaxation to do it, but he's of the mindset that it doesn't have a drastic impact on the outcome.  It may be something I consider in the future
    Me: 35 DH: 37 TTC since 4/2010
    DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
    IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
    1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
    FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
    FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
    7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
    EDD 2/22/2013
    PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    We could not afford accupuncture.  We found a chiropractic school that has an accupuncturist with fertility expertise on staff.  She is in charge of my plan of care-but the students do the accupuncture.  It's only $25 per session, which fits in our budget.  Something to consider, if money is what's stopping you from giving it a whirl.
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • leolynsleolyns
    I'm going through IUI next month but have been seeing an acupuncturist since August. If cost is a factor, you can look into community acupuncture clinics which offer a sliding scale, just find one who specializes in fertility.
    Me (33)& DX: DOR, FSH-20.3; DH(28):SA=normal 8/11 HSG= clear!
    IUI #1 10/12/11 (Bravelle + HCG + Prometrium & acupuncture) = 10/26 BFP! Beta #1=250, Beta #2= 615. 1st u/s 11/8. image Visit The Nest! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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