anyone try accupuncture?

[Kim14]

I am thinking about trying it if I am not preg from this round of ivf/icsi? Any good or bad experiences? How often did you go? Is it safe to drink the supplemental herbs they give you?  I would love a recommendation in northern va if anyone has one!

Thanks

[kazah]

Hi.  I was doing acupuncture once a week for about six months.  I found it very relaxing but unfortunately did not make me get pregnant.  However, I have read many articles where statistics reveal the increased chances of pregnancy when doing acupuncture and IVF.  (Do a search on the net).  She also gave me some herbal supplements to take.  I was taking them right up until the morning of my lap.  When the doctor found out I had been taking them, he refused to do my lap and so it was postphoned.  Since then I have not taken them (all up with herbs and acupuncture it was quite expensive).  So now, I am going just once a month around ovulation time.    It is relaxing though, and that is good for getting pregnant....good luck!!!!

[dnikki0928]

This is currently my second cycle with acupuncture, but we are doing IUI. We've been trying for a year and in Sept. went back to our RE and started clomid and no luck. Last cycle I started acupuncture and me RE made a comment on how very thick my uterine lining was and the "two beautiful eggs. Well, I was p /g but had a "chemical pregnancy."  To me, I think it really does help, and there is alot of research backing it up. I find it very relaxing every time I go. I usually fall asleep. I'm not sure about the herbs, as my acupunturist does not give me any. If they want you take some, I suggest clearing it with you doc before hand. Hope this helps a bit!!

GOOD LUCK :)