Acupuncture vs reflexology?and at what stage?

[Littleflower82]

Ladies whixj do u recommend and as the question asks at which stage of cycle do u do this? I'm just finished down reg start stimms tonight.

[leo1980]

Hi

I disnt find acupuncture relaxing at all - but it’s worth a try... my clinic recommends we do it before/day of egg transfer...

[cls37]

I’ve been having reflexology for the last 2 years and absolutely love it! Just starting our third attempt on the NHS so going all out and have started acupuncture!!!! I’ve been going weekly.... I don’t find it relaxing at all but am sticking with it as so many people swear by it xx

[Littleflower82 in reply to cls37]

And will u still do actupunture after transfer aswell?

[cls37 in reply to Littleflower82]

Yes am hoping to do it before and after!

[KDA0510]

I did reflexology during my first cycle and it was really relaxing but very expensive. I am now doing acupuncture during second cycle, and I can't say it is more relaxing but it is more affordable and lots of studies have found it to really compliment IVF. I think a lot of it is personal preference too! x

[Missy_22]

I do reflexology as I love it and for the first time have tried acupuncture thisbthird round. I have been recommended to have at least four sessions and just before egg collection and after. Lots of research to help improve ivf outcomes. Well it’s worth a try and I quite like it. I’m also having hypnotherapy to stay positive as well as I’m getting quite anxious after all my miscarriages.

Look at the Zita west website it’s really interesting.

Good luck to you xx

[sunshineyellow]

Hello!! I can recommend acupuncture. Helped keep me calm if nothing else. Was singing in the shower the morning of egg collection, hubbie couldn’t believe it!! Can’t comment on reflexology.

Hope you’re doing ok xxx