Hi FatGirlSlim,

I totally understand your reservations, as I had them myself after my first visit to an Adelaide acupuncturist (male) for my first IVF. In a nutshell I wasn't comfortable with him, for numerous reasons, and I decided to find someone else. I think it's important to feel relaxed and confident about an acupuncturist, I mean, if you can't relax when you're there what good will it do? I also think that when doing fertility treatments it's very important to have a team of professionals who are willing to work together. Specialists, GPs, counsellors, acupuncturists etc should be communicating about what is being done, or at the very least supporting what the other is doing for treatment. It is completely innappropriate for the acupuncturist to suggest that you shouldn't take tablets suggested/recommended by your treating specialist.

When looking for another acupuncturist, I found one that participated in the recent Adelaide research trials looking at the efficacy of acupuncture on IVF outcomes. I figured she would be familiar with the IVF protocols and what was required. I was very happy and relaxed with the 2nd person I saw and plan to see her again for other IVF cycles. If you want her name I'd be happy to PM it to you.

I can't speak about herbs etc as I've never taken any of them other than vitamin supplements recommended by my FS.

-Sal