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Acupuncture...tell me about it...

ally510ally510 member
in October 2011 Moms

As you may remember, I had a loss at 14 weeks on November 21st. I had a D&E and spotted forever...like 10+ weeks. When I called my OB, he said it was still within normal range. Since the loss, I've had 2 AF's and TTC both times and failed. The other 2 times I TTC, we succeeded the 1st month we tried. Thus, I'm feeling stressed and discouraged. I know...I was really lucky the other times we conceived and I shouldn't have my expectations so high, but I can't control my feelings. It's almost each time I POAS and it's negative, I grieve the loss all over again.

Ugh...that vent wasn't the point of my post...sorry! Anyway, I think my cycle hasn't fully returned to normal since the loss. The 2 times I've gotten AF, I've spotted about 3 days after I stopped bleeding. I've never had spotting before...usually AF is super regular with a clear starting and stopping point. I feel like I need to do something proactive to help me heal. Has anyone ever tried acupuncture for fertility related issues and if so, would you recommend it?  

TIA and sorry for the rambling! 

 

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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    Acupuncture did nothing to kick start my period. I went an entire year without it before Lo. It helped me relax and I was going 2 to 3 times a week then once a week and in between visits my migraines were much less severe.
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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    Also none of what your dealing with sounds like any kind of fertility issue. Acupuncture may help you relax and feel better but it can't fix an issue that isn't there, KWIM?
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  • CMonkey515CMonkey515 member
    We TTC for a year with no success. I did acupuncture for the cycle we finally conceived DS. I also did my first IUI that cycle, so who knows if the acupuncture really helped. I like to think it did. If nothing else though it was super relaxing so I enjoyed it.
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  • ally510ally510 member
    Thanks for the info. Since my insurance will cover it, I think I'm going to try it. If nothing else maybe it will help me relax and maybe help my sluggish thyroid too.  
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  • Nita2603Nita2603 member
    Well, acupuncture and ttc, I have no experience. However, I have had acupuncture for a multitude of other reasons and it has always helped me a lot.
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  • colliebabecolliebabe member

    imageNita2603:
    Well, acupuncture and ttc, I have no experience. However, I have had acupuncture for a multitude of other reasons and it has always helped me a lot.

    This exactly.  I really enjoyed acupuncture when I did it, but I don't have any experience with TTC and doing acupuncture.  If your insurance covers it I would say go for it though!  She always used to put a needle right in between my eyes and I always felt like it relaxed me immediately.

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  • FabulousMrs.PFabulousMrs.P member
    I did acupunture to help my short LP and spotting. For me it didn't help the spotting, but it did change when I ovulated to earlier in my cycle. It also was just incredibly relaxing, which helped the TTC process! I would come out SO mellow!
    After 2 years of TTC, our daughter was born on Oct 31, 2011!
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  • FabulousMrs.PFabulousMrs.P member

    Thyroid issues can also cause the spotting. Your thyroid may be a little more out of wack since the miscarriage. Maybe have your doctor check your levels if they haven't already.

     

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