Acupuncture for fertility

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I've just started acupuncture and am two sessions in. Was wondering if anyone had any experiences on it they could share, and how long its worth continuing it for?

@galaxygirl24 thank you for sharing!

My second session was lovely! I didnt cry this time (which is probably a good thing) but I felt so calm and peaceful and still feel that way. I had the best nights sleep as well.

New places for needles were my ankles (interesting! Bit tender going in, my foot wiggled lol) and a nice bruise on one, but i bruise like a peach! Top of my head (a surprise, but felt nothing) and my belly, which I didn't feel at all but I have a cracking bruise there too.

Im CD 12 today so would normally expect positive opk any day, will let you know how it goes! X

@beckyCarlos no need to have worried then!! 🤗 the head is a new one for me, haven't had that myself! You're bruising because of how they're putting the needle in. I got one bruise that I know of and she said at the time that point will probably bruise because she wasn't as gentle putting it in and it was sore going in too. What days do you normally ovulate? That's exciting, fingers crossed for you!!

My OPKs are gradually lowering so hopefully I have ovulated. I suspect it was yesterday because I wasn't feeling well but nothing stands out for me to say I know exactly when it happened.

@choccrumpet no, none at all, a friend said before I went that each session is different but 'you get what you need' which is a very good way of looking at it!

Ahh interesting! I'll tell her next week about the bruise (she may still be able to see it, I heal quick but I mark for ages!)

I ovulate anywhere between CD10 and my latest was CD16 although that is unusual. Still negative on my OPK but higher than my usual baseline so its definitely coming and the other signs are starting 🤞

🤞 for you too!! It sounds daft but I'm so happy I found this thread x

@beckyCarlos I love that! That's a lovely way of looking at it and I completely agree.

I mean I'm not a pro so it could just be your skin. I normally bruise after doing a blood test if the nurse was a bit rough with it and the same happened during one of my sessions so can only assume it's because of that! The one bruise I had from acupuncture was on my wrist and it lasted for a few weeks, longer than I expected it to.

Ah you've got a bit of time then and if you're getting symptoms that's a positive!

I agree it's a lovely thread, I find acupuncture so positive so this thread reminds me of that 🤗

@choccrumpet me too - if I could work out how to post a pic I'd show you my last blood test arm...I looked like I'd been in a fight! To be fair, the HCA was struggling to get anything, but lord help me if I need IVF 🤣

🥰 good vibes for us all! X

No peak yet for me and im CD13 now...this is the longest cycle since Jan! I could be on for a 28/20 dayer! (As if I'm excited about this lol) x

Hi OP. If you’re in London, google Sarah Moon and see if you can get to her. She’s fabulous

@beckyCarlos that's annoying! Although a longer cycle isn't necessarily bad, it's just annoying for us or for me at least, all the waiting around. Also it sounds like your arm was bruised because of the trying to get the needle in, not surprised, sounds like it wasn't the simplest in and out situation!

I'm feeling so tired again, not sure if it's the heat or something else but am ready for a nap, have been feeling like this for a few days 😴 struggling to want to do any work

@HermioneWeasley I am in London thank you, but actually I got pregnant after my 5th session

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 wonderful news, congratulations!

Shocked was an understatement!! Only took the test because I was drinking that night. Thank you!

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Shocked was an understatement!! Only took the test because I was drinking that night. Thank you!

💕 congratulations!! X

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 still delighted for you! Makes me so hopeful 🤗 hope you've been feeling okay!

@choccrumpet and @beckyCarlos i'm chalking it up to acupuncture and the vitamins because I'd been trying for a while now with nothing until then. Hopeful for you both too!!

Think I'll keep it up as well a couple times a month

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I'm thinking it's definitely acupuncture 😆 the effects are almost immediate, that's why I'm getting so excited and trying not to myself. Let's hope it does happen for us, otherwise I don't know how I will cope 🤞🏼

I got pregnant the first month we tried acupuncture. I went a few more times in the first trimester and would recommend to everyone. Found it great.

@choccrumpet how're you? Thought I'd message you here to see how you're doing. Close to test day now! 🤞

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 depends what the test day is for you 😂 I've been mostly symptom less with the odd cramp until yesterday. Had a bit of spotting at 5DPO which was unusual for me, mild cramping now and again and nausea that comes and goes today 6dpo. Was hoping I'd have no symptoms like you but that is not happening. How have you been feeling?

@beckyCarlos how are you doing? Any progress with your OPKs?

Hey @choccrumpet yes! Had my surge yesterday so 🤞 ovulating today. For what its worth its the 'strongest' surge I've had to date, and the latest for ages so I'm taking that as good!

Also got a call from the fertility clinic today, they have a cancellation for an initial online call on Thurs so we've snapped that up too! X

@beckyCarlos that's amazing, both ovulation surge and the appointment! A longer cycle isn't necessarily bad, it's just a lot of waiting around! My surge this month wasn't that strong but I could have also missed my "strongest" surge as I only tested once a day.

For the call you might need your partner with you as they asked mine a few questions which I didn't even think about, luckily he was at home. Exciting that things are moving along! How are you feeling about it all?

@choccrumpet but what you're having is unusual for you so 🤞! Especially the spotting.

@beckyCarlos yay that's great!!

[quote choccrumpet]@beckyCarlos that's amazing, both ovulation surge and the appointment! A longer cycle isn't necessarily bad, it's just a lot of waiting around! My surge this month wasn't that strong but I could have also missed my "strongest" surge as I only tested once a day.

For the call you might need your partner with you as they asked mine a few questions which I didn't even think about, luckily he was at home. Exciting that things are moving along! How are you feeling about it all? [/quote]
Yeah she said to both be here so we've gone all private appointment in our work diaries, people will think I'm having an interview 🤣

Haha there is a danger to test everytime you wee, its addictive seeing those two lines! Hopefully the unusual things for you mean something positive!! X

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I hope so.. I've done enough googling today to know it's not always that outcome so am trying to reign myself in 🤣

@beckyCarlos we were never told 😂 haha I did the same in mine too. Hope the appointment goes well. Mine had so much info I didn't really take much away from it. Will be doing my bloods next cycle if this one isn't successful and my partner has his SA booked for July and a HyCoSy sometime then as well. And yes testing is so addictive, I get too excited to inspect each test. But nothing so far, way too early.

@choccrumpet well reign yourself in but you can test in a couple of days 🤞!! Really hope this is it

Thank you @A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 me too 😭