Accupunture.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.