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Accupunture.

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paperchase1 · 31/01/2010 19:52

Just wondered if any of you had tried accupuncture and become pregnant following it?

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MogTheForgetfulCat · 31/01/2010 21:47

Yes, twice

2 different practitioners, happened v quickly both times, thankfully. Am convinced it made a difference, although am aware of sceptical voice in head telling me it was a placebo effect...

Am now trying again (yet another practitioner - we have moved a lot in the last few years, although settled now...) for DC3.

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yama · 31/01/2010 21:52

I had acupuncture for a bad back. I told the practitioner (Chinese doctor) that I was ttc and he did some 'cupping'.

I didn't see what he did but he attached some kind of suction devices to my lower back. It was quite painful but in a nice way.

I conceived days later. I haven't a clue it it is related.

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Spacefrog · 31/01/2010 22:00

I started acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies after 23 long months of TTC. Both I and DH did it. We conceived 2 months later. Call it a coincidence...

Now TTC#2, have had acupuncture and herbal supplements again for three months. No results yet but it helps staying relaxed and positive.

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paperchase1 · 01/02/2010 15:17

HOw long had you been trying out of interest? I am thinking of getting it done. Have been ttc for nearly 1 year now.

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Spacefrog · 01/02/2010 22:32

I had been trying for two years. I conceived on holiday, maybe that helped too. Good luck!

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northlondonchoclover · 02/02/2010 20:40

Hi paperchase, I am trying out acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines. Noticed some differences in my period, not sure whether it is acupuncture or the herbs. Would be interested to exchange notes.

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MogTheForgetfulCat · 02/02/2010 20:58

Ooh, an update - has worked again, just found out I am pg with DC3! Worked v quickly again. I am now utterly convinced of its benefits!

With DS1, I was trying for about 8 months before using acupuncture - but I am v impatient . With DS2 I only tried for about 4-5 months before going for the needles because I wanted to get on with it, wanted not to have a big age gap. When TTC DC3, I got pg all by myself but then had a m/c () and my cycle went to pot - 20-21 days, from a normal 27-29 days, and seemed stuck like that. Acupuncture helped to get my cycle sorted quite quickly - and now has helped me get pg with DC3, yay!

As you may be able to tell, I would heartily recommend it.

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northlondonchoclover · 02/02/2010 21:03

Mog - how many sessions did you have before your conceptions?

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CURLYMAMMA · 02/02/2010 21:03

I used it twice to get and stay pregnant having weekly treatment up to week 14. Pregnant within a month both times.

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northlondonchoclover · 02/02/2010 21:06

I have no problems getting pregnant but have problems keeping them! Have had 2 early MCs. Am having weekly sessions and hoping that it will help.

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janx · 02/02/2010 21:36

I had accupunture and took supplements when ttc for number two. I am not sure whether it worked, but after 8 months I conceived. I liked the fact my accupunturist was also a midwife - so felt the benefit of eastern and western mind

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MogTheForgetfulCat · 02/02/2010 22:05

Think only a few each time - weekly sessions, maybe 4-6 before conceiving each time. Think it took a little longer with DS2, but not much.

Sorry to hear about your MCs - I am going to carry on with acupuncture for a while yet, as hoping to avoid another MC this time round.

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northlondonchoclover · 02/02/2010 22:08

I have noticed my recent period was much brighter red blood than before (sorry if TMI). Possibly positive results from these therapies?

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MogTheForgetfulCat · 03/02/2010 21:45

After my MC, as well as my cycle being all wrong, the bleeding was v dark red - within just a couple of sessions of acupuncture, I had a normal length cycle with bright red bleeding, which I was told was a good sign, that previously there had been congestion. So yes, hopefully a good sign for you

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Spacefrog · 03/02/2010 22:09

Mog congratulations!

Now I'm trying again to get pg naturally despite known fertility issues. I'm taking herbal supplements to regulate my periods and after they've been all over the place they seem to be very regular now.

Fingers cross for all of us.

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northlondonchoclover · 04/02/2010 18:46

Just been to another acupuncture session, and was told bright red period is a 'good' period and no reason to wait before TTC again! woohoo

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Kaloki · 04/02/2010 23:38

I was just going to come on here and ask whether I should try acupuncture.. I think I'll take this thread as a yes!

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DuelingFanjo · 04/02/2010 23:43

Me too, I have just booked my first session. I am having IVF in March so will be having it before and after the treatment.

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FelicityFlick · 05/02/2010 01:23

Hi everyone,

I am so keen to try acupuncture and have found a place I am going to go to and met the practioner etc but there is just one problem.

I am on CD 47 and I need my period to come before I get started on this. I am desperate to regulate my periods and am tempted to make an appointment asap in the hope that it will hurry my period along.

I am almost certain I an not already pregnant as I have done three tests over the past three weeks and all have been BFN.

Just after a bit of advice really, would you wait until your period came or would you go before?

Thanks

Flick

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DuelingFanjo · 05/02/2010 08:23

Has your acupuncturist said you should? Mine hasn't mentioned it. I would maybe ask them because they may be able to do something to encourage it along. If your cycle is usually this long then it's probably something you need investigating anyway. I know that Acupuncture can help to regulate hormones etc so it may help anyway

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wilbur · 05/02/2010 08:33

I am a huge fan of accupuncture for all sorts of things, and I definitely think that the accupunture helped me to get pregnant (although I have no specific fertility issues) and more importantly stay pregnant. In fact, when I was preg with dd, I was in the 2ww and had an appointment with my accu man, and he told me I was pregnant before I had even done a test.

FelicityFlick - why do you have to wait until your period arrives? Did the accupunturist ask you to? AFAIK, they are able to treat you at any stage in your cycle.

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chocolaterabbit · 05/02/2010 08:40

I did acupuncture before starting IVF and conceived first round of full IVF - DD. I then had one FET without acupuncture which failed and one with acupuncture which is now DS. Would definitely recommend.

Felicity - I had a really ong cycle and acupuncture/herbs helped with it a lot. I would go and see someone now and not wait until your period starts.

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AbiAbi · 05/02/2010 12:45

Hi ladies,

Jumping on this slightly - does reflexology help too?

Thanks

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DuelingFanjo · 05/02/2010 13:32

Hi Abi,
I have had reflexology and it's supposed to help, though I didn't get pregnant. I know that it certainly relaxed me and made me feel a lot better.

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FelicityFlick · 05/02/2010 14:45

Sorry, I should have given you a bit of background I think... This is only my second cycle off the pill. The first was 44 days and this, my second, is 47 days at the minute. Before the pill I was a regular 31 days. I know it can take a while to regulate but I want to speed things along.

Thanks everyone for your replies! You are a lovely lot- I think I'll make an appointment for this weekend and I'll keep you posted.

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