Acupuncture can be seen as an alternative way of treating fertility problems.

[MAR13]

Hey guys,

I just want to share my thoughts about accupunture. I strongly believe "that acupuncture can be seen as an alternative way of treating fertility problems. It can actually aids in blood flow to the reproductive organs and stabilizes hormone levels. This in turn will increase ovarian function in women as well as sperm production in men. Used as a complementary form of therapy for women undergoing other fertility treatments, acupuncture has been proven to be especially beneficial. Some believe that acupuncture works by helping women stay more relaxed through stressful fertility treatments. In particular, studies have shown that acupuncture definitely increases the rate of pregnancy in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Furthermore, women who received acupuncture also had lower rates of ectopic pregnancies."
So I am definately trying this for my second round of IVF, it cannot hurt me and it can only help. Just something to think about.

[JerzyGirlatHrt]

Thank you!!!!  I would really really appreciate that!!!  I do very much so believe in acupuncture...only because I've used it and it has worked for other things.  I had HORRIBLE sinus problems...to the point where the dr. said I needed surgery (didn't believe in alternative therapy).  I decided it wouldn't hurt to try and guess what, not a sinus problem since!!  It's also worked on pulled muscles and helped with circulation problems I've had since I was little.  So I am definitely a believer.  

[BabyforLori]

I am glad this helped.  I have to tell you both, I was very skeptical when I first began this treatment.  I actually thought it was probably just another group that was going to charge me a lot of money and probably was not going to do me any good.  HOWEVER, based on our success, even my husband (who is by nature a VERY skeptical person) believes they helped to contribute to our success.  But, there are a lot of frauds out there.  And, with infertility increasing almost daily and women feeling almost desperate to do anything and/or pay anything for a better chance at conception, some people will take advantage of you. So please, be cautious.  Make good decisions.  Ask a lot of questions.  And, if your gut is telling you it doesn't sound right, then, it probably isn't.  Go look somewhere else.  

I have an appointment tomorrow with the director of Pulling Down the Moon.  She is my therapist.  I will ask her if she recommends anyone in the Jersey area, in the event that you may not have heard back from someone right away.  

Good luck to you both.  Please, keep in touch.

[JerzyGirlatHrt]

Thanks for all the info!!  I did email the group you mentioned to see if they could possibly recommend someone in my area (NJ/PA).  It's a shot in the dark, but I figured it was worth a try.

[MAR13]

THANK YOU SO MUCH...

[BabyforLori]

Sounds like you both have already done your homework and know much more than I when I first started.  I will pray for you for blessings.  And, if you have ANY questions, please please don't hestitate to ask.  I am happy to share all that I know.

[Dena01]

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