Acupuncture? Can't figure how to search on here

[Jo_Se]

I've been told to try a series things. Aspirin, acupuncture.. how often would I need acupuncture? Does it have to happen a certain time in the cycle? Has anyone had good results? ..

Pretty sure our doctor just doesn't know what else to suggest... which is disheartening. But hoping we find a way.x

[Kempton]

Find an acupuncturist in your area. Make sure they have the correct licence and so on (Google this as I can't remember what exactly this is).

I had an initial consultation and then as she got to know me and my cycle we'd plan sessions around that. So it's advised that you do one before and after the transfer - and a good acupuncturist will know what pressure points are suitable at certain times of your cycle. I remember after my transfer my acupuncturist targeted certain points but avoided others.

I found acupuncture to be really relaxing. It helped that my acupuncturist was lovely and we go to know each other.

[Jo_Se in reply to Kempton]

Thank you. I assume transfer is like after ovulation? I'm not eligible for IVF I keep having early on miscarriages. Probably implantation issues. But not too many ideas on fixes. I will look it up. Thanks a lot! X

[Kempton in reply to Jo_Se]

Yes acupuncture is great whether it's for IVF or just to regulate your cycles. Give it a go (you'll probably be recommend 2 sessions over the monthly cycle). It helps produce healthy blood and I'm sure that would help with the lining and therefore implantation.

Good luck. Hope you find it benefits you.

[Jo_Se in reply to Kempton]

Thank you x

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to Jo_Se]

If you keep having early miscarriages, have you been recurred to recurrent miscarriage clinic? And have they done karotyping? As early miscarriages can be a symptom of a chromosome translocation which is what my husband has.

[Jo_Se in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thank you. I'll have a read. I've not heard of any of those x

[Dunla]

I had acupuncture for my 4th cycle of ICSI. The Acupuncturist had personal experience of IVF herself which helped a lot as it gave me a chance to talk things over with someone who understood what I was going through. I went to her once a week in the months leading up to the cycle. Then during the treatment itself she tailored the appointments to coincide with and meet the needs of the various stages of the treatment cycle.

Whilst my ICSI cycle did not have a positive outcome, I found the acupuncture very helpful. It gave me something positive to focus on and it helped alleviate some of the stress.

Hope this helps x

[Jo_Se in reply to Dunla]

Thanks a lot 😊.

Sorry it wasn't positive for you x

[ChloBo84]

I’ve found that my acupuncture has really helped to calm my anxiety and I find it really relaxing.

Just make sure that you find one who specialises in fertility acupuncture.

Definitely would recommend it. I googled fertility acupuncturists on my area to find mine.

Good luck. Hope it works for you xx

[Jo_Se in reply to ChloBo84]

Thank you, I have do fingers crossed it helps c

[Nyko1]

If you decide to go for acupuncture you can claim half back through various health insurance companies . I was having mine each week at £50 a go , my health insurance was £10 a month and it allowed me to claim 50% back off my acupuncture so was worth it for me to join. I didn’t fall pregnant on my 3 cycles but I would still do acupuncture again if I had another try x

[Esme78]

My advice is to look on the British Acupuncture Council's website first: acupuncture.org.uk/.

Then contact a few local therapists, or review their websites, to check if they are specialising in infertility.

Usually, you would have a weekly treatment, though the frequency can be adjusted to suit your needs. The cost is about £45 for an hour's treatment.

You would normally have a treatment before and after embryo transfer, if logistically and financially possible.

Good luck.

[Jo_Se in reply to Esme78]

ok I will look thank you for this x