acupuncture is it really needed?

[Ey2020]

I’m due my 2nd embryo transfer next month and am trying to decide if I need to book accupunture or not. Being quoted about £200.

I had it with my last transfer with my daughter which was obviously successful.

What are peoples experiences with it. I know it’s relaxing ect but this time round juggling a toddler and accupunture and bloods/ scans/ work and transfer ect I think I might be adding more to my plate. But then if it doesn’t work will I blame not having acupuncture?

I know it’s only up to me but did people not have it the second time round and it worked? Hoping to transfer a 5AA frozen embryo all being well. Infertility is male side but I do have some slight endo on my right ovary. I’m 34.

just want an idea of peoples experiences.

thanks ladies xxx

[G0106]

Hello - similar story to you: 33, male factor and a 5AA embryo.

I had the same thought process at the time in terms of whether it’s worth it. I decided against doing it, rationale being I had something different to try the next time if it failed. Luckily it didn’t fail and am currently 18w pregnant.

Good luck whatever decision you make as can totally see the rationale of wanting to throw everything at it! X

[Ey2020 in reply to G0106]

Thanks this is really useful! So glad it’s worked for you, so exciting! Best of luck for the rest of your journey ahead 😊

[Hidden]

Maybe try other ways to prepare for your transfer such as walking -gentle exercise -swimming -cycling Good healthy diet -avoid caffeine - good sleep pattern and rest when you can .Try some yoga - breathing exercises - mindfulness

Good luck with your transfer

Janet-Partner

[Ey2020]

thanks Janet those are great ideas

[Amarillo-]

Hello,I didn't have acupuncture and my 5AB FET was successful (11 weeks pregnant). I just followed a healthy diet, no alcohol and no caffeine and had my supplements.

I believe acupuncture for me would have made it more stressful having to be in another place on a specific time before and after the transfer... Instead we had a picnic that I had cooked the day before after the transfer and then went home to watch a movie.

[Ey2020 in reply to Amarillo-]

Yes I agree I think I’m making it more stressful for myself ! Aw that’s a nice idea 💓 congrats and happy healthy pregnancy xxx

[Tinkertinkerbell]

I never bothered with it and I’m feeding my new baby right now. Just adding some balance - I think most people don’t do acupuncture do they? Good luck x

[Ey2020 in reply to Tinkertinkerbell]

I think I’m watching too much American tik tok and they all seem to have it but I think it comes as part of a package over there along side the treatment. Aw congratulations 💓

[Twiglet2]

I got quotes too- ridiculous! Not sure I could have ‘relaxed’ knowing the time I had to take out my busy life as well as that price lol didn’t do it and got pregnant so it is defo not ‘essential’ there are defo cheaper ways to ‘relax’ (I went a wee holiday after transfer for both the ones that worked for me) but if it works for you and you have the extra time and money there is defo no harm as some people really enjoy it xx

[Blahblahblahxxx]

Totally personal decision and if you feel it's going to stress you out more then don't do it. Have you looked at reflexology? That's amazing too and super relaxing! But my experience with regards to accupuncture, I love it and find it super relaxing. But the lady I found was very local to me so appointments were easy and she was super flexible with times as I was also juggling treatment, a toddler and working full time! I've had three transfers, and the only one that didn't work was the one I didn't have accupuncture with!

[hoping_for_our_time]

Agree that if its going to stress you out don't do it. But £200 is super pricey. I pay £50. Worth getting another quote.

[Ey2020 in reply to hoping_for_our_time]

Well it’s for 3 sessions. She was a bit rude on the phone also which has put me off 😂 but still pricey and I could shop around more

[Kmcdon]

I did it before and after transfer (just on the day) and just before my successful transfer. Not sure if it helped or not but it made me more relaxed on the day of transfer. Good luck. Xx