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Intro & Opinions on Acupuncture or Chiropractic Care
TheSloppySwish
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Hi ladies. Long-time lurker, first time poster. I've lurked literally for years and always found this site to be especially helpful and full of smart women. I'm up on the rules. I promise not to post pictures of my cervical fluids, drive-by with a bfp in three weeks or wish any of you baby dust, baby breath or baby farts.
I'm 32, MH is 39. We have a daughter who turns three next week and are TTC #2. I temp, chart, use OPKs and am generally well-versed in the workings of my lady bits. I had a partial molar pregnancy this past September and a chemical pregnancy in January. So yeah. I've been around the block and definitely don't puke rainbows and kitties about TTC, but enjoy discussing the ins and outs (pun intended) with women who know the business.
My question of the day is for anyone who has tried and would care to share their experience with acupuncture and/or chiropractic care as it relates to fertility and overall wellness. Why did you try it? Did you like it? Notice a difference in your cycle? Other benefits beside fertility? I'm interested in trying them, along with other holistic health things that I already do to try and encourage my body not to be such a b*tch.
TIA!
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010
BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012
BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #4 April 2013 - EDD 12/15/13
Baby Charlie born 12/7/13!
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Re: Intro & Opinions on Acupuncture or Chiropractic Care
I have been going to acupuncture since around Thanksgiving, and while I am not pregnant yet, I feel like it has helped me in some ways. I originally went for my anxiety and when I told her I was ttc, she also started me on "fertility" treatments. As far as my cycle goes, it has been more on schedule and I also don't get cramps as strong or for as long.
GL
**Siggy/Ticker Warning**
TTC #1 since May 2012
May 2013: First R.E. appointment
DH: SA is good
May 2013: CD3 Blood work-normal
June 2013: Hsg-Right tube blocked
July 26, 2013: Starting Follistim for IVF #1
August 2013: IVF #1 Cancelled- Abnormal embryos
October/November 2013: IVF #2 w/ICSI
November 8, 2013: Transferred two early blasts (no frosties)
November 18, 2013: First EVER BFP!
Beta#1: 91 Beta#2: 288
1st U/S- 5w2d Saw yolk sac!
3rd U/S- 7w4d HB of 157bpm!
TEAM BLUE!
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I also have pretty bad anxiety and am hoping acupuncture might help. Did you notice any improvement? Thanks for your response!
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010
BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012
BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #4 April 2013 - EDD 12/15/13
Baby Charlie born 12/7/13!
I started acupuncture last month, going once per week. I started going both for anxiety and fertility reasons.
After 4 sessions, I am unsure. My cycle seemed pretty much the same, and I am having a hard time deciding if my anxiety has lowered or not.
I am willing to give it 2 months total to see a difference in my cycle (or of course, the ultimate goal, to get a BFP). This may be too short of a time frame, but because of the expense, I don't feel comfortable going more long term than that without any results.
Welcome and best of luck to you.
Welcome and good luck!
I can't speak to chiropractic in relation to TTC but I have had many positive experiences with my chiropractic treatment. I was nervous going at first, but I've built a really good relationship with my doctor and can honestly say, he and his magic hands have done wonders for my back and neck pain. I go frequently during acute scenarios, like when my sciatica is acting up, but even when I'm not in crisis, I tend to go every other month or so for a "tune up", I got all outta whack regularly. It's been my saving grace when it comes to back pain.
Team Purple!!!!
I post On the ttcal board but your post caught my eye. I started acupuncture for my crazy long cycles back in August and got a bfp 1.5 months later (I ovulated for like the first time ever in 10 yrs and got KU) unfortunate we had a loss in late October. I am still going weekly and take the Chinese herbs by making a tea and my cycles are getting shorter so I know it's working but it takes time and patience. I am planning on going every two weeks now.
My husband is actually a chiropractor and I do believe proper alignment is key to all around health and the more healthy you are the better you will be to conceive when the time is right. I think acupuncture is a better for fertility specifcally because you can get custom herbs. I hope this was helpful.
Off BC, NTNP since June 2011
Started acupuncture/herbs July 2012
First BFP 9-8-2012,EDD 5-15-2013, heartbeat of 175 at 8w2d, mmc discovered on 10-26-12 (11w6d) Cytotec on 10/26/12
8/23/13 DX with non-IR PCOS
Second BFP 9.12.13, EDD 5.29.14, heartbeat of 114 at 6w1d, mmc discovered on 10-18-13, D&C on 10/23/13 (baby girl/Trisomy 10)
Third BFP (surprise at Beta draw after d&c) on 1/10/14 (15dpo), EDD 9.20.14 Please be our RAINBOW!
I usually lurk, but I thought I'd comment on this thread. I went and did acupuncture during the cycle before getting my BFP. I went to acupuncture 4 times before getting my positive test, and I was doing it for fertility. I went to an Oriental Medicine Doctor, and she not only did acupuncture, but she also prescribed me herbs to take in between sessions. She said my main problem was blood flow to the uterine area, according to the exam she did on me. One thing I did notice was that after doing acupuncture, I had a lot more EWCM than I had in the previous 6 months of TTC. Like a lot more. I don't know if the acupuncture had anything to with it or with my subsequent BFP, but I found it quite relaxing.
Good luck!
TTC #1 8/2012~Chronic Pelvic Pain Condition began 10/2012~Told I was crazy by many doctors until a good specialist DXed a labral tear and bone impingement in left hip 4/2013~Surgery on left hip: 5/31/13 SUCCESS!!! Pain flares to continue indefinitely (but mostly gone).
Resumed TTC 6/2013~Chronic stomach pain and distension: 8/2013~TTA 1/2014 Until Resolved ~7/2014: Trip to the Mayo Clinic--SUCCESS!! Finally on the road to getting better.
Resumed TTC 7/2014! Third time's the charm....8/2014 Visited the RE~DX: MFI/low morph~Straight to IVF with ICSI! 9/2014~Transferred 1 perfect beautiful 6AA blast with 10 to freeze!!!~10/8/2014: BFP!!!! EDD: 6/17/15 STICK LITTLE BEAN!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!!