Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Success?

[Cupcake]

Being around my 16th failed cycle with BTs & US done to clear me of any major issues, all clear. I know my luteal phase is too short (9 days) and am trying to find more natural ways to lengthen it. Ive tried Vit B6 (didnt really stick to it ) but i was wanting to try Acupuncture & Chinese Medicines. Ive found a place near home & work and called them to find out cost and wait times, i can get in on Friday for $75 for the first consult & $60 for everyone thereafter but am wondering...

has anyone had success? Has Acupuncture lengthened your LP? Or helped you fall pg?

[LionsandBears]

I haven't, but would love to hear people's responses

[Manhattan]

Hey Amaki, this is something I posted in another thread, but relates to your questions also:

"Just want to share my success story with you. After going 10 months with no AF and no ovulation, I decided to give Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine a go. Within 1 month of starting, I ovulated and got AF, and on the very next cycle, I got my BFP.

I without a doubt, owe my pregnancy to acupuncture, and highly recommnend it to anyone who is open to new things.

Tayahs Mummy - I was going weekly to fornightly, and I had pins in heaps of different places. How many, and where they put them depends on the symptoms you present. I had them in my face, ears, stomach, arms, wrists, legs, ankles, toes and back. I hate needles, but was fine with the pins, I hardly felt any of them. I also took my herbs religiously, and did exactly what my Dr said (ie - dont eat this or that, drink only filtered water, limit sugar intake etc)

One piece of advice which i quickly learnt was to find someone who specialises in womens health and fertility issues.

I wish you all luck with you continuing journeys, and hope you find success with acupuncture if you decide to try it."

HTH

[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!!!

[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!