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This is a discussion on Acupuncture within the TTC - Gay/Lesbian forums, part of the Trying to Conceive - People Like You category; So, I started getting acupuncture last Monday. I went to a place across the street from my work on Monday ...

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Old 02-24-2008, 02:42 PM
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So, I started getting acupuncture last Monday. I went to a place across the street from my work on Monday night to ask some questions, and I ended up getting treatment. I heard really good results come from this. Has anyone tried, or knew anyone who tried and got pregnant? I'm getting two treatments a week. The one I had on Thursday, a massage therapist came in first and massaged my belly area, saying there was a lot of spasm (and I thought it was hard from my crunches). A little ego deflation when my stomach went soft after she was done with the massage. Anyways, the doctor gave me herbs to take on Cycle days 4, 5 and 6, apparently to help grow the egg, and I think he is giving me more at my next appt on Tues to help the egg release. It's all very interesting. They stuck the needles in me differently the 2nd visit than they did on the first. Apparently, it has to do with the day!?! I also took Clomid for 5 days this cycle too, which the doctor said it was fine to do with the herbs. Inger is picking up the baby juice on Friday, and hopefully, we'll be inseminating at home again next weekend. We'll do it two days in a row this time. Last cycle, we only did one insem. My word, this was a long post. Sorry.
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Old 02-26-2008, 04:09 AM
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I am also seeing an accupuncturist I am going 4 days a week, no herbs for me because I am on so many meds, but if anything it helps me relax. lets hope it works I have my 12th IUI this week.
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Old 02-26-2008, 04:45 AM
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I did it and also took the herbs, but did not take them during my IVF. I think even if it does not REALLY work, it relaxes you and that is good.
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:24 PM
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I did acupuncture for my IVF cycle and then for my successful FET cycle. It definitely helped me to relax and, if nothing else, helped me to feel like I was doing something.

I went once a week and then 3 times per week while stimming. Twice a week following transfer during FET.
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:39 AM
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Thanks for all of your input. Yes, it is very relaxing. In fact, I get kinda irritated when the doctor comes in to take the needles out
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