Acupuncture around the ET

[hopeagain2008]

Hi ladies,

I'm wondering how many of you used acupunture around the ET and what you/your acupuncturist thought was the optimal time to use it during the 2ww period. I had heard that it is best to use acupuncture right before and right after ET, basically immediately before and after the procedure. Also during the 2ww period, should we be using acupuncture? If so, on what days/how often?

There is one study out there showing acupunture is good for the day of ET but harmful (increases m/c) if done 2 days after transfer, so I am thinking of canceling my acupuncture tomorrow 2dt. My RE doen't really believe in acupuncture and says this study is flawed. But I think acupuncture has helped me as I got more follicles with acupunture than without when I did my IUI's.

Looking to hear all your good advice out there!

[Ghost]

Hi ladies,

I'm wondering how many of you used acupunture around the ET and what you/your acupuncturist thought was the optimal time to use it during the 2ww period. I had heard that it is best to use acupuncture right before and right after ET, basically immediately before and after the procedure. Also during the 2ww period, should we be using acupuncture? If so, on what days/how often?

There is one study out there showing acupunture is good for the day of ET but harmful (increases m/c) if done 2 days after transfer, so I am thinking of canceling my acupuncture tomorrow 2dt. My RE doen't really believe in acupuncture and says this study is flawed. But I think acupuncture has helped me as I got more follicles with acupunture than without when I did my IUI's.

Looking to hear all your good advice out there!

Most of the acupuncture studies I have seen have been flawed.

It seems to me, if it is to have any benefit at all, it would need to be around the times you indicated. The potential benefit might be in stopping uterine contractions while the embryo is trying to implant. Maybe.