I've been having weekly acupuncture appointments leading into my FET which is days away and I wanted to know if it is beneficial to ensure that I have an acupuncture session right after my FET or does it matter? In the past I had a session the day of my FETs but wanted to know if as long as I have it sometime the week of my FET I'm okay. Any information, stats, etc are welcome. I just want to ensure I make an educated decision... thanks!

Is it important to have acupuncture on day of FET?
#1
Posted 03 February 2017 - 10:24 AM
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About Us:
Trying to conceive since 2013 (male factor); Me: 39 yrs old; DH: 37 yrs old; low testosterone; very low sperm count; on Clomid for testosterone
~ 2014 ~ IVF Cycle #1:
Cycle Info:
- Antagonist protocol
- Retrieval: 22 eggs retrieved; 8 injected (ICSI); 6 fertilized; 4 embryos divided - 2 embryos are 4 cell grade 1, 1 embryo is 5 cell grade 2, and 1 embryo is 8 cell grade 2
FET #1 - medicated cycle (2014)
- transferred two day-3s: one 10 cell grade 1 and one 12 cell grade 2; Beta: BFN; approved to do a natural FET next time
FET #2 - Non-medicated cycle (2014)
- added Teva-Doxycycline 100mg (antibiotic) started one day before procedure: 1 tab 2xdaily until finished)
- transferred two day-3 embies (1 is 10 cell grade 2 and 1 is 12 cell grade 2); took 1 tab of Apo-Diazepam (valium) 5mg 45mins before FET
- HPT = Welcomed our little
in summer of 2015
~ 2016/17 ~ IVF Cycle #2: Project Sibling
Cycle Info:
Oct. 29: Retrieval - 23 eggs retrieved; will be a freeze all cycle
Nov. 2: Dostinex 0.5mg every other day for a total of 8 days has started to alleviate OHSS
Nov. 4: Day 6 report: 5 embryos on ice... yay! 4 day-5s (4AA and 3 are 4BC quality) and 1 day-6 (5BC quality)
FET #1 - Non-medicated cycle (2017)
Feb. 6: start Teva-Doxycycline antibiotic100mg one day before procedure
Feb. 7: scheduled transfer at 11:45am; 1 tab of Apo-Diazepam (valium) 5mg taken 45mins before transfer; transfer of one 4AA blast
Feb.20: BETA - BFN; approved to go right into another natural FET with no cycle in between
FET #2 - Non-medicated cycle (2017)
Feb.24: CD3 - u/s and b/w= nothing said about lining; E2 19, LH 4.4 IU/L, FSH 6.6 IU/L, Prolactin 8.1 Ng/mL, TSH 2.22 IU/L, Progesterone 1.6 nmol/L, Glucose 4.1 - I requested (norm is 3.6-7.7); back on CD15; acupuncture 2x weekly until fet to try and bring on LH surge sooner than CD17.
Mar.6: OPK positive in the evening so looks like I will be going into the clinic tomorrow
Mar.7: CD14 - u/s and b/w= 11mm triple lining; E2 712, LH 32 IU/L
Mar.8: CD15 - b/w= confirmed LH surge was yesterday; E2 343, LH 8.12 IU/L; start Endometrin 3x/daily
Mar.11: start Doxycycline antibiotic 100mg (8 pills total) one day before procedure: 1 tab 2xdaily until finished
Mar.12: scheduled transfer at 10am of one 4BA blast; 1 tab of Apo-Diazepam (valium) 5mg taken 45mins before transfer
Mar.23: HPT =
Mar.25: Beta #1= 788 hcg, Progesterone 107 nmol/L; RE happy with results so skipping beta #2 and going right to u/s
Apr.4: had light bleeding last night so went to clinic where they did an u/s; too early to really see much but did see a gestational sac; u/s moved from Apr.8th to 15th
Apr.18: First u/s scheduled (at 8 wks).... omg there are twins!!! One had a heartbeat of 140 and the other only 80 so being referred to the head OB of internal fetal medicine as it looks like I may have a vanishing twin which RE said 50% of twins go down to one before the 2nd trimester.
#2
Posted 03 February 2017 - 02:52 PM
The latest research shows that for both fresh and frozen (also donor transfers) that acupuncture 3 months before leading up to transfer is the most beneficial for live birth rates.
If not other contributing factors (high BMI, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS) then we recommend 2/week for 6 weeks before transfer for a minimum of 12 treatments is what the data is pointing to. And if you want to have extra support then starting before 6 weeks or 3 per week may be more beneficial. The on site transfer day acupuncture trx is like the quick review before the exam. Helps you feel confident and calm and adds a little extra support. But the key is preparing for the exam in advance :-)
Post trx we often do a week after transfer to support the body during the implantation window.
http://www.acubalanc...yo-transfer-fet
http://www.pdxacustu...ncture-for-ivf/
If high BMI, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS or other contributing infertility factors ay require months of preconception acupuncture and not just 6 weeks to support tour chances of a healthy live birth.
Anyone who is reading this from Vancouver area, Acubalance often holds public information evenings and also free 15 min Q&A to help you find answers to your questions.
- TryingForOur2ndChild and amp77 like this
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