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Acupuncture and O'ing

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I have noticed there have been a few posts on acupuncture lately and I was wondering if anyone has seen changes in their ovulation (earlier o?) from it. I have been O'ing pretty late with the earliest O (ever) being CD22. My cycles keep getting longer even though I'm willing them to get shorter Wink

I thought about maca and other herbal supplements but I hate to take anything without really having a "problem" and I don't want it to adversely affect me. I thought acupuncture sounded like a nice (though more expensive) alternative with a lot of benefits. 

Any ovulation/acupuncture success stories? Or ovulation success stories using other things for that matter.... 

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Re: Acupuncture and O'ing

  • rinascitarinascita member

    I literally just got home from my 3rd acupuncture appointment.  I am really enjoying the treatments, and have been feeling better.

    Personally, I haven't O'ed in over 6 months but this is the first cycle that I have been seeing dark, but not yet positive OPK's.  They had been so much lighter than normal over the past 6 months.

    Here is your warning, the true impact to your cycle and O'ing is the herbs.  You need to go to an accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncturist and herbalist if you choose to go down the path of acupuncture.  They recommend 'in the raw' herbs but I can't do it.  I tried... gagged and even puked.

    Tonight I bought the tablet form but was warned they are effective just not as much so as the 'in the raw' herbs that you make similiar to tea.

    I'm also eating goji berries (high in antioxidants), maca powder (Incan superfood), and a hodge podge of other natural things that don't adversely effect you - they are actually good for you regardless of TTC.

    HTH - feel free to PM me if you have questions/concerns. 

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    *rinascita*

     

    you have a PM   :)

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  • emikatemikat member

    I'm not currently doing acupuncture, but I am considering it.  I have had a few sessions for stress relief in my life and the first one I had they questioned me about my periods and I was irregular at that time due to birth control.  I hadn't had a period in like 6 months, but after the treatment it came within days.  I know that might be coincidental, but who knows.  I've done some research and it does seem to make a difference in fertility.  It's also really relaxing.   

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