Nikki, start AP asap and don't wait up for your stim cycle...the sooner it starts the better your body is in tune. They normally like to see the temp chart so take in anything you've got, this will give them an idea how your hormone levels are.

When I first saw my APist, she asked me to wait for 3 months to start an IVF cycle as my hormones were all over the place. Sometimes herbs are needed to regulate this, but I am off them now and just go in for weekly AP.

Like Kaydee mentioned, find a reputable one specialize in fertility and idealy have experience working closely with IVF cycles, such as EPU and TF and be able to schedule you in for short notice for those events if needs be. Sessions before and after TF are helpful for implantation through better blood circulation towards uterus.

Usually I'd stop the herbs if on a stim IVF cycle just so there is no interaction between durgs but I know some people continue to take herbs as well.

Needles most likely are around your abdominal areas, sometimes on your arms, legs, feet and top of your head depends on what AP trying to achieve. But don't be scared, you will enjoy it and get addicted Im sure.

Good luck with the upcoming cycle Nikki...