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Fertility Enhancing Massage

chicagobride_07chicagobride_07 member
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So, what say you ladies about these treatments offered here in Chicago at Pulling Down the Moon (they also offer accupuncture, fertility yoga, meditation for fertility, etc.):

 https://pullingdownthemoon.com/massage.php

It is a protocol of 4 treatments which are supposed to enhance fertility, and can be used along side IUI/IVF or a natural cycle.  Cost $100/massage.

Honestly, this whole process is starting to remind me of wedding planning, where everyone and their brother was trying to get $$ from you for bridal things.  However, with respect to infertility, it just doesn't seem right.  It seems like everyone has a scheme/idea to help you get pregnant, but how much of this will really help in the end?

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Follow up testing in September all clear;
Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
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12/12- Officially an OB patient!
Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
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Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN

Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)

Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids

Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN

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Re: Fertility Enhancing Massage

  • daiseydoodadaiseydooda member
    I have this done with my acupuncture but there is not an added fee. Its a little awkward but it is supposed to help bring more blood flow to the uterus.






          


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  • JellyBean616JellyBean616

    I've been to Pulling Down the Moon.  I've been going for acupuncture, and I did have one of the fertility enhancing massages.  (Bring the Blood, or something like that).  I have no idea if the acupuncture/massage is working.  I do think I've had minimal side effects with the meds (I'm in the middle of a FET cycle) and my lining went from 6.8 to 10 the week after I had the massage (of course it could be the meds).  

    The massage was relaxing, if nothing else. 

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  • firesirenfiresiren member
    https://massagetherapyinchicago.com/treatment/maya-abdominal-massage.html  I saw this one.  They teach you to do it yourself.  I've been considering it.
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