First a little background. I'm 31, almost 32, have been TTC since November for baby number 1. Husband is 37. Haven't had any investigations and husband thinks there's nothing to worry about but I was getting obsessed and stressed so I decided to investigate alternative therapies as I knew my GP wouldn't do anything yet.
So I found an acupuncturist and had my first appointment on Friday. It was about 1hr15 and we started with lots of questions about my medical history, my cycles etc. Turns out that whilst I thought my cycles were regular but when I read them out, every single cycle has been a different length. Plus my luteal phase might not be long enough (although I've read here that 12 days is absolutely fine). She also checked my pulse and my tongue - which showed anxiety apparently. She asked lots of things about whether I had IBS type symptoms and thrush (yes and yes) so that means I have fungus (nice).
The needles themselves were stuck in after I'd been there about 45 mins and were left to work for 20 mins. There were in my legs, wrists and in the centre of my forehead. One felt a bit uncomfortable (in my wrist) so she adjusted it. But I couldn't even feel the rest of them and when they came out there was the smallest mark left behind that I could hardly see.
I found it all really interesting and it was great to talk everything through with someone. I'm not sure if it's coincidence/placebo but I slept like a log that night.
I've got my next appointment next week and we'll be gearing up for ovulation.
Sorry for the essay but I thought it might be helpful for someone who was thinking about giving it a go. I'd love to hear other people's experiences too.