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Conception

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Acupuncture - how often

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edidxb · 13/10/2018 16:51

Hi all,
I am 36, TTC number 1 and had a mmc in March. I have now turned to acupuncture in the last month to hopefully try and do something positive for myself and positive to hopefully conceive this month!

I have been going twice a week for the last 3 weeks (2 weeks of current cycle). Is this normal? I am doing what they say, but it obviously costs money and I can't afford to keep it for too long. I asked her today and she said twice a week for the rest of this cycle and then we might be able to reduce it.

What are other people's experiences? I like the place, they have prescribed me herbs and the 30 mins with the needles in is very relaxing. I have noticed my digestion system is much more regular since I have been going, and my BBT is about 0.4-0.5 degrees higher this cycle compared to normal. All of which I am hoping is very positive! My BBT pre ovulation is normally about 35.8 and this cycle it is 36.2-36.3 which is what it normally is post ovulation.

So how often do you have it?

OP posts:

Mamabear12 · 13/10/2018 19:35

I only ever went once a week. Usually 6-8 weeks max. I did it over ten years ago and didn’t have to until recently. Already working to sort my cycle. I have very regular 28 day cycles for over ten years after going. Conceived first two kids first try. Now trying for a third. Trying to sort my cycles. It’s only been two tries and I’m hoping third try is lucky.

SoozC · 13/10/2018 22:16

Twice a week? Blimey, I couldn't afford that!

I went once a week for the first month, then dropped to once a fortnight. I now go once a month.

SoozC · 13/10/2018 22:18

I should have said I started going about 3 months after my mc and it took 2 months to get another bfp (hence dropping down to once a month).

I think it's really effective. Sorry about your mmc. Wishing you lots of luck.

WonkyDonk87 · 14/10/2018 09:16

I went weekly for four weeks consecutively, then weekly after that. Started midway through a cycle (I think looking back maybe around or just after ovulation) and fell pg the next cycle. 24 weeks today. We'd been trying for almost two years and had one loss, if we go for a second I'll be straight back to the acupuncturist! Good luck OP

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