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If you have done it, when did you do it in your process? I am looking into the possibility for this last go. Thanks, Ladies!
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Re: Accupuncture

  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    I love acu!  I've been going once a week since stims on our second cycle. Even during resting months, I've continued going once a week. Also, my acu came to the clinic for ET, doing a treatment just before and immediately after. Highly recommend it!  Be sure to go with someone who has experience in treating IF patients. 
    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
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  • Nesting.AwayNesting.Away
    My RE recommended an Acu that specializes in IF, so I am good there. My procedure are 2 hrs away, which is where the Acu is, as well. Just trying to decide when to do the acu.
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  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    There's no time like the present. :) Generally, I've read that it's advisable to start no later than just before you start stims. 
    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
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  • jillychrisjillychris member

    I started in July, a few weeks before IVF #1, and was told then that they need a few months time to work to possibly improve egg quality, but that it was still beneficial as it helps increase blood flow, relax you, etc. My acu recommended at least once a week for three months leading up to a cycle, and then a treatment pre and post transfer on the day of.

    I noticed a huge change in my cycles during that time (went from 20-21 day cycles to almost 28 day cycles), so for me it really helped.

    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • Nesting.AwayNesting.Away
    So if I was thinking of just doing the before/after transfer, it probably would not be beneficial. Hmm....
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  • BAKERMOMHDSBAKERMOMHDS member

    I started acu in Nov/2011, recommended by my RE.  I go once a week for one hour and during IVF cycles I go twice a week while stimming and I also do acu before and after ET.

    I enjoy acu, very relaxing, calming and I learn a lot from my acupuncturist.

    Me = 39 DH = 50 TTC (since 01/2009 after a short break, I stopped counting *cycles* in 2010)
    DX 2010 : Unknown Infertility , AMA
    HSG 2005 = Normal / HSG 2010 = Normal
    SA 2005 = Normal / SA 2010 /2012 = Slightly low count : motility, morphology GREAT!
    Chromosomal analysis, MTHFR, ANA's, Lupus, Protein C, Protein S, APCR = Normal 2011

    M/C : 2005 (7wk), 2010 (6wk), 2011 (7wk)

    8 IUI's 2010-2011 all BFN

    IVF/ICSI antagonist 01/2012 #1 = BFN

    IVF/ICSI antagonist long 06/2012 #2 = BFN

    IVF/ICSI/CGH MDLF New Clinic/New RE 11/2012 #3 = One beautiful boy blasty frozen PGS normal

    IVF/ICSI/CGH MDLF 02/2013 #4 = One more beautiful boy blasty frozen PGS normal

    FET 6/20 : One 5AA PGS normal transferred Beta 1 6/28 = 53.9 / Beta 2 7/1 = 220 / Beta 3 7/3 = 550!

    1 U/S  6w3d - Heartbeat 119 /  2 U/S - 7w5d- Heartbeat 169 / 3 U/S (OB) 8w5d - Heartbeat still great!

    Baby G welcomed into the world 3/7/2014

    SAIF / PAIF always welcome ****

     

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  • genmalonegenmalone member

    I've done acupuncture off and on for over a year and love it.  For my IVF, I went at the beginning of my cycle.  I also went twice (I think 2 days apart) right before my ER.

    There is definitely a difference between IF acupuncture or Chinese acupuncture and spa/relaxation acupuncture so make sure you pick someone with IF experience and a good reputation.

    Good luck!


    After more than 2 years of fertility treatments, FET did the trick!
    IVF March 2012 - BFP! - Severe OHSS = 8 days in the hospital in kidney failure
    No heartbeat at 10w6d
    FET August 27,2012 = BFP!
    It's a boy!
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  • jillychrisjillychris member

    imageNesting.Away:
    So if I was thinking of just doing the before/after transfer, it probably would not be beneficial. Hmm....

     

    My acu had said to me that there is still benefit in just the day of treatment, and my RE recommended the day of at a minimum. MH and I decided to go full out, partly because my anxiety is so bad that we were hoping to help with that through my treatments too. I would say just the pre/post transfer would still be good!

    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • Mayan2011Mayan2011 member

    For IVF 3, I went 2x/wk as soon as I started synarel (lupron's sister), which was 5 weeks before ER, and then did pre- and post-transfer laser acu.

    I also did it for IVF2, but only went once a week.

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  • GregermisGregermis member

    I have a FET 7/16

    I am going in for appointments

    6/22
    7/3
    7/15
    7/16
    and probably one more a week after transfer... haven't gotten that far ahead with my accu lady

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member

    imageNesting.Away:
    So if I was thinking of just doing the before/after transfer, it probably would not be beneficial. Hmm....

    Yes, there is a benefit. It slows/stops uterine contractions caused from the process of the transfer. It also increases blood flow through the body. You need a goid blood flow to aid with implantation.

    I have been going on/off for over a year. Started back up yesterday, and am going twice this week and next. I need to make a return call to JillyChris's acu in San Diego to go the week I am there and again before/after me DE transfer.  

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  • jillychrisjillychris member
    imagelynn0926:

    imageNesting.Away:
    So if I was thinking of just doing the before/after transfer, it probably would not be beneficial. Hmm....

    Yes, there is a benefit. It slows/stops uterine contractions caused from the process of the transfer. It also increases blood flow through the body. You need a goid blood flow to aid with implantation.

    I have been going on/off for over a year. Started back up yesterday, and am going twice this week and next. I need to make a return call to JillyChris's acu in San Diego to go the week I am there and again before/after me DE transfer.  

    Yeah!!! I love my clinic, and everyone there!! Glad its working out!
    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member
    imagejillychris:
    imagelynn0926:

    imageNesting.Away:
    So if I was thinking of just doing the before/after transfer, it probably would not be beneficial. Hmm....

    Yes, there is a benefit. It slows/stops uterine contractions caused from the process of the transfer. It also increases blood flow through the body. You need a goid blood flow to aid with implantation.

    I have been going on/off for over a year. Started back up yesterday, and am going twice this week and next. I need to make a return call to JillyChris's acu in San Diego to go the week I am there and again before/after me DE transfer.  

    Yeah!!! I love my clinic, and everyone there!! Glad its working out!

    Mallory is very fond of you and you are a good friend of the clinic ?? Thank you for the referral. I told them you are my friend incase they ask lol. 

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  • jessican08jessican08 member

    I went in twice during stims and then again on the day of transfer (about 2 hours before transfer).

    Wishing you lots of luck, Sweetie!

    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!
    E & C Born 10/19/2012
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  • AnasaraAnasara
    Thanks for posting this.  We have a meeting with my RE tomorrow & I'm thinking about doing it this cycle also.  I know she's very open to accu & even recs 2 specific practices in the state.  I just wonder if she'd say yay or nay based on dx, etc.  I hope it works for the both of us!
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