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Has anyone done acu before transfer

We have our transfer scheduled for Monday at 1! I decided to do acupuncture which is both before the transfer and after. I have never done acupuncture before, but RE recommends it and I figured it couldn't hurt. What should I expect? Any things I need to know about acupuncture in general? I'm starting to get really anxious about all of this!
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Re: Has anyone done acu before transfer

  • I loved Acu! I didn't do a transfer but I absolutely loved my sessions.
    I got needles mainly in my lower legs and belly, some spots you won't even feel, others you might feel a little but just tell the acupuncturist and she/he will adjust them to your comfort level.
    The needles go in fast and they you lay and relax to music.

    You can also mention if you are feeling stressed or worried etc and they can do spots for that as well which helps tremendously.

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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  • I did it for a few month before one of my frozen transfers, as well as before and after the procedure. I was never a fan of it, but I know I'm in the minority on that. I think for a lot of people, it's relaxing.... And with IVF, it can stimulate blood flow to the uterus.

    I am not on the bandwagon, did not get pregnant that cycle, and am not doing it this round.
    IUI - BFP! Baby boy born still - August 2012
    IVF - BFP - miscarriage June 2013
    FET - BFN
    FET - BFN
    Switched clinics
    IVF with PGD - three embryos created, all healthy - July 2014
    FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
    Baby Boy born July 2015

  • I have no advice about acu. But yay transfer!!! FX!!!
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    IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.
    BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15
    12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

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    Our princess is being watched over by her older siblings every day <3
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  • I did it before and after both transfers. I think the quality of the embryo mattered more in our BFP, so I can't say it was the acu. Unfortunately, it didn't work out in the end for us.

    I hope you have a great transfer and a happy ending!!!! FX!
    TTC #1 since Feb. '12. dx: "unexplained" IF
    After 2 shitty IVF cycles and 1 loss at 6+2 (EDD 11/7/14), DH and I are pursuing DIA.
    11/17/2014 - ACTIVE AND WAITING!
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    I've been holding out on GP: I got drunk once and started a blog: Here it is (11/7 update)
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  • I did acu, but did not have a transfer. I found it extremely relaxing and did not feel any discomfort at all.

    Good luck!!!
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  • No experience, but so excited for you. Good luck!!
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