Infertility Acupuncture
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Topic: Infertility Acupuncture
Posted By: Elsa144556
Subject: Infertility Acupuncture
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 4:06pm
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Hello everyone I am a new member here. My husband has a very low Sperm Counts and the quality of the sperm is very bad. We had one ICSI with FA last year but failed. I heard someone talked about the acupuncture so is there any one know whether it will help my husband. |
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Posted By: *Beaker*
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 8:13pm
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Hi there, I can't say I've heard of acupuncture helping low sperm count, but have you thought about trying Vitamenz or Menavit? People have good results in numbers and quality of these products as it provides a good environment for them to develop with all the good nutrients. You could always ask about acupuncture anyway. Good luck :) ------------- After nearly 3 years TTC, surprise BFP expecting #1 February 16! |
Posted By: epictraveller
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 8:26pm
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Hey there, I'm doing acupuncture now for IVF and the lady told me it can help with low speed count and motility so could be worth a go! ------------- #1  Angel babies April 2013, Nov 2013 IVF #1 Nov 2013-CP IVF #2 May 2014-BFN IVF #3 Feb 2015-BFN DS Jun 2015-BFN Oct 16 -Natural BFP! TTC #2 |
Posted By: Elsa144556
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 10:41pm
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Hi Beaker Thanks for your reply. We have tried the menevit but not sure what what vitamens is. It seems it doesn't help too much so seeking for other ways. |
Posted By: Elsa144556
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 10:43pm
Hi Can I ask where do you do your acupuncture? |
epictraveller wrote:Posted By: *Beaker*
Date Posted: 15 May 2014 at 12:25pm
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The sperm cycle takes 90 days for sperm to fully mature, so results are generally seen after a period of time, like 6 months plus I think, so keeping up with them is a must. I have seen ladies here have improvements after a year. That and acupuncture together could be quite beneficial, but I don't think it would be a quick fix. I think Vitamenz is pretty much the same as Menevit. My DH takes Vitamenz. They're around the same price so I think it is personal preference. I have acupuncture for fertility and for a couple other health issues I have, and I've found it very beneficial for my well being and general health. I hope that helps :) ------------- After nearly 3 years TTC, surprise BFP expecting #1 February 16! |
Posted By: Mark144690
Date Posted: 15 May 2014 at 4:21pm
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Hi Elsa, I'm afraid the best evidence available doesn't imply that acupuncture can improve the outcomes of IVF. I don't have access to the full paper, but here's a link to a systematic review and meta-analysis of trials testing acupuncture in this context: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22540969 Best of luck to you and your husband :) |
Posted By: epictraveller
Date Posted: 27 May 2014 at 7:36pm
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Hey Elsa, we do it in Dunedin which probably doesn't help sorry! ------------- #1 Angel babies April 2013, Nov 2013 IVF #1 Nov 2013-CP IVF #2 May 2014-BFN IVF #3 Feb 2015-BFN DS Jun 2015-BFN Oct 16 -Natural BFP! TTC #2 |