Hi Kema!

Ditto to everything BW said.
I have had accupuncture the entire way through my current cycle and I can't imagine how I coped without it before! It really calms me down and gives me a wonderful sense of relaxation.
The first visit is the longest - normally it takes just over an hour because they have to get your history. The therapist will ask you a lot of standard questions relating to your medical history but they will also ask you a lot of things which may seem a bit..okay..very, strange! They will ask you for instance about your stools (be prepared to discuss them in detail!), whether you often feel hot/cold, they will look at your tongue, ask about your emotions etc... That is all because chinese medicine works on entirely different principles to conventional medicine. All the information you give the therapist helps them to determine how your whole body is functioning as chinese medicine does not treat one specific ailment - it works to bring the whole body into alignment... Hmm.. I think I am rambling but that is because I am very interested in chinese medicine. I think it has great benefits in working in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Once the therapist has your history, you have the accupuncture session which lasts about 20-30 mins approx. They will put the needles in (doesn't hurt at all - well, it shouldn't!) and then you are left there for the needles to do their stuff! My therapist uses moxa on me as well which involves heating the needles with a special thing called a moxa stick. That is my favourite part because it makes you all nice and warm and I really like the smell of it.
Every week, my therapist treats whatever part of me is not feeling so good - whether it be a physical complaint or an emotional one. You will find that certain points are used more often than others though if you are being treated for fertility.

Good luck with your apt and enjoy!!