Hi Nikki,

I used AP during my stim cycle and also during a FET following. I didn't start AP until I was beginning injections but once I was at my 1st appt, we discussed the benefits of starting earlier. During the stim cycle, I had 3 AP appts - when I was starting injections, before and after egg collection.

For the FET, I had 4 appts. 3 were leading up to transfer and then I had 1 after transfer.

It's important to find an acupuncturist that specialises in fertility. They know what they're doing and have a good understanding of ivf and what is needed for best results. I started out at a local acupuncture place, before beginning ivf, that didn't specialise in fertility and the guy didn't really seem to know anything about stimulating certain areas with the needles. It was relaxing but I knew he wasn't right for the ivf cycle. I ended up travelling to get to a clinic an hour away but it was worth it when the lady knew more about what the clinic would be doing than I did! She knew the ivf protocol inside out and made me feel very comfortable that I was in good hands. For me, needles were in my ankles, hands and lower abdomen area. During the FET when we were trying to get ovulation happening and after both transfers, heaps of needles in lower abdomen and then they were heated using a thing-a-ma-jig stick.

GL with your TTC journey. Hope you find an AP that's right for you!