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Kimnastics - thanks for the tip! much appreciated. Mater is close to me.
kaib - hmmm acupunture - I have been doing acu on and off for about 1 year. Pgs have only occurred since trying acu. We were trying for 16+ months prior to 1st pg. So I do believe in acu.
Do you see an Acupunturist who specialises in fertility? I'm keen to go back to acu, but wondering if someone who is experienced in treating fertility might be a better choice that the acupunturist I currently see.
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Snowie
If you are interested in acupuncture and herbs, etc - then SHEN THERAPIES in Middle Park, Brisbane - specialise in fertility issues. They have been featured on a few current affairs shows. The guy's name is Andrew Orr. GOOGLE them and you will find them.
Best of luck,
Tracy
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Hi Snowie,
I would give Tracy's suggestion a try re specialist acupuncture (from previous post). I couldn't tell you whether the acupuncturist I go to could be considered a 'specialist' in fertility, although I do know that she sees a significant number of women for fertility issues, including women going through assistive treatments/IVF. I've been seeing her for a few years now, mainly for neck and back pain, and then fertility treatments for two cycles at the end of last year. I firmly believe that the acupuncture helped me, because my cycles were really out of whack following the two early m/c's last year - my luteal phase was all over the place, with the LP getting shorter each cycle. My GP had also expressed some concern over the varying LP length, and was wanting to watch it for a few more months before sending me to a FS. If you wanted to enquire about the acupuncturist I see, her name is Leanne and she is with Petrie's Cottage of Natural Therapies (Petrie, Northern Subs of Brisbane). They have a website page you could have a look at. I do think though that it's important to see someone who has the specialist knowledge in fertility, as there are too many acupuncture points that are contraindicated in pregnancy. I've never had any concerns about seeing Leanne; she is lovely.
I sincerely hope you can find a doctor in Brisbane who is responsive to your needs, and one who is prepared to do the tests and talk through the results honestly and openly with you. You may want to ask HJ about who she went to see as I believe she saw a FS who was very responsive to her questions and the concerns that she raised. I can't recall who that was though.
Hey darl, if you want a fantastic OB go to Dr. Meridith Arnold at the Jamboree Medical Centre at sumners park.. she is absolutely fantastic.. the surgery there is all women doctors bar one male who is also fantastic.. but my mother and I and my cousin go to see Dr Arnold and through my pregnancy have seen a lady there Called Dr. Robyn Shirlaw who is also fantastic.. if you would like the number feel free to pm me and i'll give it to you
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I can also commend Dr Robyn Shirlaw (GP) - have known of her personally through my DH (also medical). Robyn is quite hard to get into though - but if you do get in to see her, she has a great empathetic and holistic approach. She will not push you out the door.
Re SHEN THERAPIES again - yes, they def. DO specialise in fertility issues - and have some contacts with Ob/gyns and will make recommendations and suggestions, etc. The guy there (Andrew Orr) was originall trained in medicine at UQ but has branched into Chinese medicine. Brisbane Extra has featured this clinic several times and he has being heralded as "Brisbane's baby maker".
It is a hard and emotionally draining road.
I hope you are well,
Tracy
She's actually been really good lately with appointments.. if you just make sure you book for a day she's on they will get you in... good luck
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Dr Ross Turner at the Wesley is fantastic.
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