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Acupuncture and IVF

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  • 14-11-2011 5:59pm
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    feliztjb
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭


    Hi there I'm having acupuncture and Chinese herbal tea in preparation for my next cycle of IVF.Has anyone had any successful cycles with this? Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences,thankx


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    LegacyUser
    Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Yes I had accupuncture before & during my last Frozen Transfer & it was successful, previous cycles were unsuccessful without accupuncture. I used a fertility specialist in Dublin, I can give you details if you like


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    feliztjb
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭feliztjb


    Thankx Mkoiu

    That's great news.I'm in the UK Essex,so can't do Dublin.
    Did you drink herbal tea as well? and how many sessions did you have/where were needles placed and how many? I have found a Chinese practice but just want to know more...oh and what was the cost.
    Thanks a lot x How old are your children? x


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    charlie2505
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    Not sure what I think about the accupuncture-not into alternative lifestyles/medicines etc but did give it a go on our 3rd and last attempt and low and behold-my daughter will be 2 next month.
    So it could be the different drugs/protocol, or that we got lucky or that the accupuncture did make a difference! I have referred a friend to her since and she was sucessful on her 1st IVF attempt after using her-so perhaps there is more too it than I think!
    She didn't suggest any herbal remedies/teas-said that it could interfere with the drugs the clinic will be giving you-so I'd think about that if I were you. Perhaps ask the clinics opinion. You are paying a huge amount of money for treatment and I wouldnt want to mess it up by mixing up things.
    With regards the accupuncturist-do you very best to get a referral from people who have undergone IVF. I went to someone else since who knew very little about fertility treatment even though she says in her advertising she deals with it-I really believe in referrals-the clinic themselves may well be able to refer you to someone. Very best of luck anyways!


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    feliztjb
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭feliztjb


    Thank you so much for your reply Charlie.Very good advice.Congratulations on having your little girl.In most cases it does seem to do the trick.Im having one session once a week,so fingers crossed....Im back off to India for another cycle the beginning of Feb....enjoy fun times with your little girl.They are great at that age xxx


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    Beans1010
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    Hi Charlie 2525, could you tell me the name of the acupuncturist. Live on Dublin northsidee. Ttc for 3 years, 1iui and 3failed ivf cycles so would like to give this a go. Thanks


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