Acupuncture

[staceymac83]

Good evening all

Am I starting on the long protocol (currently on day 4 of the pill) and have read on here loads of times about acupuncture during the treatment.

What is your experience of acupuncture during ur fertility treatment and do you feel it made a difference??

Thanks in advance

Sx

[E_05]

I’ve had Acupunture 3/4 cycles and have just started again ready for number 5. I find it beneficial not only for fertility treatment but it helps with my anxiety during my cycles. Good luck xx

[staceymac83 in reply to E_05]

Thanks for the reply,

That’s what am hoping for as I work with people who suffer mental health issues which is a mentally draining job so feel like I need to try and relax as much as possible.

Good luck on your 5th cycle 🤞🏻 xx

[Hidden]

I totally agree with the above. Also there are proven studies that have shown there is an increased success with ivf when you have a session prior to and just after your transfer.

Good luck xxx

[staceymac83 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks camillage

Yeah I have also heard that before, I have an appointment for an acupuncture clinic that deal specifically with fertility and ivf so am sure they will recommend ivf at these points of the treatment if not I will be sure to mention it.

Sx

[Hidden in reply to staceymac83]

I am sure they will. They are usually very good at this. Xx

[Em2405]

No experience yet but have booked in for my first session on Friday! Have you looked into a fertility specialist acupuncture? My clinic are linked to a specialist so I’ve booked in with her (taking out a 2nd mortgage to do so it feels like!!) she recommended I come before collection and then on transfer day and in the 2ww.

Xx

[staceymac83 in reply to Em2405]

I have found a acupuncture clinic that is specialised in fertility in my area, I have my first meeting on Wednesday evening to go through the whole process so I am presuming they will also suggest acupuncture at specific times throughout the treatment.

Good luck for Friday let me know how u get on xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to staceymac83]

Ladies, look into getting a health cash back plan to claim back some of the cost of your acupuncture. I’ve done this and claimed back more than the annual cost of the plan in just a few months. It was someone on here who put me on to it.

[staceymac83 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thanks I will certainly look into this as it’s not cheap 😳 x

[KGipp]

I did a lot of research before starting my IVF cycle and as a result decided to have acupuncture. I would recommend an acupuncturist who specialises in fertility. Mine was amazing and on top of the acupuncture treatment she gave me a lot of advice which I believe all contributed to my BFP. In my opinion it’s expensive but well worth it.

[staceymac83 in reply to KGipp]

Aww congratulations on ur BFP ❤️ thanks for replying, I have noticed it can be expensive but want to give it 100% x

[KGipp in reply to staceymac83]

That’s exactly how I felt and so glad I did.

[staceymac83 in reply to KGipp]

If u don’t mind me asking how many cycles did u do before getting BFP? X

[KGipp in reply to staceymac83]

I was lucky enough to get a BFP on my first cycle. I had weekly acupuncture in the build up. I then had two sessions the day of the embryo transfer (before and after) and then continued having weekly sessions until my 12 week scan. My acupuncturist also recommended some additional vitamins and changes to my diet. She also advised that I rest as much as possible in my two week wait whereas the drs had said I should carry on as normal. I took my acupuncturists advice and took the 2ww off work and rested. I wish you luck with your cycle x

[staceymac83 in reply to KGipp]

Sounds like she has supported u a lot through ur cycle and that’s amazing news getting BFP on ur first cycle, that gives me a little hope 😬

Hope your keeping well and having plenty of rest now 😘

[Caz87]

I'm going for my first appointment of acupuncture this evening. I'm on my second cycle of clomid. I'm a little nervous but the main thing is to try and relieve some of my constant anxiety and negativity! I hope it works for you 😊

[staceymac83 in reply to Caz87]

Good luck caz, let me know how u get on so I know what to expect tomorrow 😂 x

[Caz87 in reply to staceymac83]

It was good. It was nice to offload to someone who doesn't know my problems. Hope it goes well for you x

[staceymac83 in reply to Caz87]

Aw that’s good caz, sometimes having a rant makes everything seem better. I really enjoyed mine too am booked in for Wednesday for another 😌 x

[alockie]

Acupuncture worked for a friend of my sis. She had before and during IVF PGS NGS, and got pregnant. Good luck