Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Success?

[Cupcake]

Thanks Manhatten, i ovulate every cycle (so FF tells me ) and AF is like clockwork coming in at 10DPO i guess i just need to try and lengthen my LP! Thank you so much for your help & congrats on your pg x

[Manhattan]

Thanks Manhatten, i ovulate every cycle (so FF tells me ) and AF is like clockwork coming in at 10DPO i guess i just need to try and lengthen my LP! Thank you so much for your help & congrats on your pg x

No probs hun, and thanks! I think that if you are ovulating each cycle, then seeing a TCM Dr could definitely help you. They know exactly what herbs and in what dose to prescribe to get things working properly. I think their herbs and vitamins are much more effective than stuff you buy over the counter too.

Wishing you all the in the world, and hope your is just around the corner!

[Cupcake]

Thank you for the luck here's hoping thats the tiny bit of luck i needed to tip me over the edge and make this next cycle my successful one haha

I might bite the bullet and make an appointment ... eek im scared haha

[Doodlebug]

Don't be scared! It was the best thing I ever did!!!

My dh and I had been ttc for 2 yrs, 18mts natural, 2mts off for an op, 3 lots of OI and 1 x IUI. I FINALLY started acupuncture for the IUI treatment and got a BFP!!!!

Mind you, this cycle I also quit smoking socially, cut out all caffine, made sure I ate veges every day, drank 1.5L of water a day and exercised about 3 times a week. With all the hormone drugs I didn't lose any weight but I felt better for it. My acupuncture guy told me that even 1 cup of coffee a day can cut your egg quality in half!

Give it a go, it can't hurt to try!!!

[Cupcake]

I dont drink coffee, dont smoke, rarely drink alcohol, excercise regularly, have started eating better haha, can you see my frustration? I'll give it a try, the worst that can happen is it doesnt work and im in the same spot as i am now...right? Lol.

Congrats on your pg too!

[Muppity]

I can't speak highly enough of my Acupuncturist. I love her. And I give her (almost) full credit for my teeny tiny bub.

She lengthened my cycle and changed my mucous and is just amazing. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and say that everyone should be doing it.

I was just speaking to someone who sees the same one and they went from 1 follie at the first u/s to 22 at the second after some intensive accu. But equally - don't expect instant results - I think it probably took me three visits to start to believe that it was helping.

I say - go for it. And good luck.

[Taurean78]

Like Muppity, I love my acupuncturist! She has helped me remain calm and positive whilst TTC naturally and then through my IVF journey which resulted in a BFP.
From my conversations with her, it seems that acupuncture can increase the blood flow to the uterus which I believe aids implantation. They are also able to work a lot with the kidneys which are really important when TTC.

Following is a link fromn the ABC show Catalyst which documents how acupuncture can help. You can watch the program - it goes for about 10 mins - and judge for yourself.

Catalyst: Improving The Odds Of IVF - ABC TV Science

IMO, acupuncture played a crucial role in my achieving a BFP.

Hope this helps.

xxTaurean78

[believer]

Hi Ammaki,

I had a short LP too, after I had my ds.
After 2 treatments of acupuncture, my LP was back to the usual 14 days!
So I would say, go for it! BTW, i had a/c to help me fall pregnant and within 3 months I had my bfp and I now have a very happy and healthy ds!

Good luck!