I tried to find an old thread before starting this one but didn't have any luck. Is there anybody out here that does acupuncture before/after their FETs? I'm planning on trying it this time but I'm nervous because we didn't to it with our DD.
Acupuncture/FET
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CMRivf
, Sep 21 2020 10:00 AM
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CMRivf
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Posted 21 September 2020 - 10:00 AM
IVF #1:
November 2017 - 23 Follicles, 18 Fertilized, 3 made it to Day 5, FREEZE ALL due to OHSS
FET #1:
January 31, 2018 - Begin Suprefact Nasal Spray(5x/day), baby Aspirin & Folic Acid
March 2, 2018 - Lining Check -> 8.6mm, transfer scheduled for March 8, 2018
March 8, 2018 - Transferred 1 embryo. Continue Prometrium, Estrace, baby Aspirin & Folic Acid
March 16-19, 2018 - HPTs 
March 20, 2018 - Beta Test - 115 (according to nurse, they like to see 250-500) Continue with Prometrium, Estrace & Folic Acid. Stop baby Aspirin.
March 22, 2018 - Beta Test #2 - 332 Tentative due date of November 24, 2018. 7 week U/S booked for April 9. Continue Prometrium & Estrace until April 28.
November 27, 2018 - Healthy baby girl born at 10:32am, weighing in at 8lbs 4oz and 22.5" tall.
FET #2:
March 17, 2020 - Canceled due to Covid.
FET #3:
June 15, 2020 - Canceled due to unknown bleeding/cramping at cervix.
FET #4:
PROTOCOL CHANGES: Will switch to estrogen patches as well as vaginal estrogen. During lining check will test progesterone to make sure I haven't ovulated. Requested a ultrasound the morning of the transfer to make sure everything looks okay.
Sept. 12, 2020 - Begin Suprefact injections, baby aspirin and prenatal/DHA.
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tsm37
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Posted 21 September 2020 - 09:54 PM
We did explore acupuncture but decided not to move forward. Our doctor said that acupuncture needs to be done prior to the FET, meaning that it needs to be done at the clinic. As far as I know, many clinics in New York City do not have an on site acupuncturist. Also our doctor said it doesnt really help much to improve the success rate of FET. Some acupuncturists will try to persuade you to do acupuncture several times a week for a period of time in order to be effective. To me, that sounds like an attempt to rip your money off.
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cj123
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Posted 22 September 2020 - 10:46 AM
I have done acupuncture leading up to transfer and right before/after transfer with my son. However, due to covid, I couldn't have an acupuncturist come to the clinic like they did last time so we just skipped it this time. I am still in my 2ww, so not sure what the results are yet.
Me - 31 Hubby - 31
Trying to conceive since 2012
2013- Husband diagnosed with Congenital Absence of Vas Deferens caused by being a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis
2013 - decided to adopt before pursuing fertility treatments
November 2015 - Our beautiful baby boy is born! We got to be there for the birth! He's ours!
May 2016 - Adoption Finalized!!!
After a cancelled IVF cycle and an IVF cycle that completely failed for unknown reasons (22 eggs, 10 fertilized, zero on day five), we have moved onto donor embryos!
August 2017 - We received three beautiful embryos from an amazing donor family!
FET #1- One beautiful hatching 5 day blast transferred Oct 11/17 - BFP!!! beta #1- 92 (9dp5dt) beta #2- 297 (13dp5dt)
beta #3- 700 (16dp5dt) beta #4- 3500 (20dp5dt)
Ultrasound Nov 7 (6w4d) - One little bean, heartbeat of 125 bpm! Due June 29, 2018
June 19, 2018 It's a Boy!! 7 lbs 2 oz of perfection!
FET #2 - One day 6 Blast transferred Feb 26/2020 - BFN
One final chance with one final embryo hopefully soon! Go away Covid-19!
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Misskika007
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Posted 22 September 2020 - 12:02 PM
Hi Cmr - I have had acupuncture leading up to transfer and before\after, first FET (Non tested embryo) was BFP but chemical, second FET (untested embryo) was BFN and now third FET (euploid) has come back with strong beta. There is a lot of research on how it helps with reducing stress and increasing blood flow to uterus which helps with lining growth and embryo implantation. I am also a strong proponent of acupuncture as it was the only thing that relieved my nausea during cancer treatments and reduces pain from endometriosis. Doing it for a month before a FET helps improve lining or reduce inflammation which make be preventing blood from flowing to uterus correctly. Up to you, but I found it to beneficial for my situation.
Me: 36, Hub: 36
TTC 4 years
Beginning 3rd IVF cycle- hopefully 3rd time's a charm! 
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CMRivf
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Posted 23 September 2020 - 09:19 AM
Thanks everyone! I love and trust my acupuncturist so I think I will give it a go this time around!
IVF #1:
November 2017 - 23 Follicles, 18 Fertilized, 3 made it to Day 5, FREEZE ALL due to OHSS
FET #1:
January 31, 2018 - Begin Suprefact Nasal Spray(5x/day), baby Aspirin & Folic Acid
March 2, 2018 - Lining Check -> 8.6mm, transfer scheduled for March 8, 2018
March 8, 2018 - Transferred 1 embryo. Continue Prometrium, Estrace, baby Aspirin & Folic Acid
March 16-19, 2018 - HPTs
March 20, 2018 - Beta Test - 115 (according to nurse, they like to see 250-500) Continue with Prometrium, Estrace & Folic Acid. Stop baby Aspirin.
March 22, 2018 - Beta Test #2 - 332 Tentative due date of November 24, 2018. 7 week U/S booked for April 9. Continue Prometrium & Estrace until April 28.
November 27, 2018 - Healthy baby girl born at 10:32am, weighing in at 8lbs 4oz and 22.5" tall.
FET #2:
March 17, 2020 - Canceled due to Covid.
FET #3:
June 15, 2020 - Canceled due to unknown bleeding/cramping at cervix.
FET #4:
PROTOCOL CHANGES: Will switch to estrogen patches as well as vaginal estrogen. During lining check will test progesterone to make sure I haven't ovulated. Requested a ultrasound the morning of the transfer to make sure everything looks okay.
Sept. 12, 2020 - Begin Suprefact injections, baby aspirin and prenatal/DHA.
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Posted 29 September 2020 - 04:29 PM
A few friends of mine combined acupuncture with IVF, and got positive results.
