Infertility Support Group

In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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missy12358104 02/02/2008

my re asked me the other day if i was going to have acupuncture and i told him that i have not decided. i am worried that it might be painful. i am looking at other things instead such as hypnosis which i have done before. i still figure how bad could it realy be because once i start my meds in march i will be poking myself with needles at least twice a day.

deleted_user 02/02/2008

It's really not painful. Sometimes they hit a nerve and your muscle jumps, but it's not bad. The needles are so tiny you can barely feel them. It made me feel so relaxed.
I also had to give myself shots for IVF, and that really didn't hurt too bad and those needles are way bigger than an acupuncture needle. I must add that I was really scared of giving myself shots at first, but it got easier each day.

Good luck!

deleted_user 02/02/2008

acupuncture doesn't hurt at all, quite the opposite. It is very relaxing.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

It doesn't hurt, but in certain spots it's uncomfortable.

SweetPea19 02/03/2008

I had acupuncture too for weight loss (but it didnt work LOL!) There were some areas that were a bit uncomfortable but I wouldn't say it hurt! I even had it done on my forehead...and I was so scared but that actually didn't hurt at all surprisingly.

What are you going to acupuncture for?

SweetPea19 02/03/2008

deleted_user 02/03/2008

I think acupuncture is very relaxing. I actually have fallen asleep a few times!

deleted_user 02/03/2008

I would definitely encourage you to try acupuncture. It is so relaxing, and like TiredJen, I have falled asleep during it too!

deleted_user 02/03/2008

It is not painful I even fall asleep during my treatments. The needle sometimes can be a little pinchy but nothing painful.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

I am terrified of needles and I love love love accupuncture. The needles are small. There are a few places that you can feel them but it is more odd than painful. I'm a firm believer in it. My DH and I did a lot of research first and there is a major study by a university that show it increased sucess rate of IVF by 27%. It is a process, not a quick fix. Find some one who specializes in IF. Our results after 2 1/2 mos. My DH's count went from 11 Million good guys to 32 million. I went from 2 follicles to 6. I believe!!

me2007 02/03/2008

I did two sessions and they both hurt!!! I don't understand when people say it helped them relax!! I was nerveous because of the pain and couldn't stop thinking of those "tiny" neeles in my for about 25 minutes!!!! I was really stressed during those 25 minutes!!! I'm not doing it anymore not because of the pain and stress but because my insurance does not cover this service!!! Good luck if you decide to do it!

deleted_user 02/03/2008

I started acupuncture a few weeks ago and really like it. You do feel some needles going in depending on the spot but isn't painful by any means. I find it soo relaxing. I have fallen asleep all 3 times I've gone so far.

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