I was on Depo-provera for 6 years. Doctors never told me about fertility problems or the bone density issues associated with it. Now I’ve been off for 3 years and have been trying to conceive ever since. I’m 27 years old now and don’t want to be still trying when I’m 40. I only want one child so I really don’t want to fertility drugs and end up with triplets or something. I’ve heard acupuncture I a viable alternative to drugs. If anyone has tried it I would love to hear your results. And if anyone knows of any other alternatives please share.
I do realize, as with most studies of alternative medicine, that hard evidence proving or disproving the effectiveness is nonexistent. Fact of the matter is no one is willing to take alternative medicine seriously. This unfortunately includes such things as white willow bark, an herb that is entirely responsible for chemically manufactured aspirin just as opium poppies are responsible for morphine and so forth and so on. In fact whether the modern medical profession would like to admit it or not almost all of modern medicine originally stems from some type of alternative or “snake oil medicine”. Now of course this does not mean that all of it is valid by any means. “Leeching” a patient to remove bad blood or evil spirits is of course absurd. However acupuncture is one that does not have enough evidence through valid controlled studies to prove or disprove it’s assistance in fertility. Which is why I asked for PERSONAL EXPERIANCE and not opinions.
And if you’re wondering why I’m so instant on a natural alternative: After years of being medicated without ever being told of the consequences I have been left with kidney and liver damage, osteopenia, and fine hand tremors. Not to mention the fertility problems I’m now experiencing. Yes, pharmaceuticals are very necessary and I do still take those that are, however you can see why I’m extremely reluctant to take any more pharmaceuticals than absolutely necessary. And fertility medicines are not a necessity.

I’m 24, been on the pill for around +-8 years. Stopped pill in May which was when I had last period. No period since then. Went to OBGYN everything is perfect except when I went for blood test. Thryoid problem. Hormone TSH is too high. Took eltroxin for 6 weeks made hormones too low. No medication for a month and then back to the doctor. If no period or hormones have not settled he wants to send me to a fertility specialist. who will probably put me on clomid and if that doesn’t work then onto IVF. the Fertility specialist sounds good. I also heard of another doctor that specialieses in natural fertility treatment as in homeopathy, acupuncture, chiro etc. I phoned them and they said I should see them first before doing clomid. Now I don’t know what to do. I really want a healthy baby FAST so I’m not sure which way will give me the best results. I’ve currently had 2 acupuncture treatments, taking folic acid and trying to improve diet and excerise. Also taking chinese meds my acupunturist gave me. Has anyone experienced both type of treatments and which was more successful? Which one made you get pregant faster. You can go to http://www.fertiboost.com/home.asp and tell me if you think it’s any good!!! Thanks so much!!

If you have having trouble getting pregnant, stress may be a major cause of your infertility. Recent scientific studies suggest that up to 30 percent of all fertility issues may be caused by stress. The way that stress interferes with conception is not fully understood, but it may be the result of the production of certain hormones (cortisol and epinephrine, in particular) that interfere with pregnancy. Reducing stress is also thought to help promote the development of proteins that are essential for egg implantation in the uterus.

Stress can become a vicious cycle when it comes to pregnancy. Not being able to get pregnant when you are trying to can be very stress inducing in and of itself. In addition, many standard fertility treatments such as IVF are very stressful procedures to undergo.

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If you are trying to get pregnant and finding it difficult, you are not alone. A recent study by the Mayo Clinic shows that at least 1 in 10 couples trying to conceive has considerable difficulty doing so. There are many options when it comes to treating infertility. For some, standard medical treatments (such as IVF) is the preferred route, while others prefer to start by trying natural fertility remedies or they turn to natural fertility treatments if standard options have little success.

There are many different natural fertility remedies available. Some of the most common are:

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I’ve heard that acupuncture can help people suffering from unexplained infertility. Does anyone have experience with this and have had a good result (successful pregnancy)? Also, do the chinese herbs help as well?

I am 42 and have recently been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure with FSH of 48.5. My doctor told me that I would NEVER be able to conceive a baby with my own eggs, and that I should try IVF with donor eggs, which is not what I want to go through. Do you know somebody who could increase fertility and get pregnant with acupuncture treatment? I would appreciate to hear your answer.

Are you finding it difficult to become pregnant? If so you can do many simple things to improve your chances of conception, the way we live can have a big effect on the reproductive system of both men and women and most people prefer natural ways to increase fertility. You may both have to change your life-style to incorporate healthy influences, and eliminate things you enjoy that reduce your fertility.

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Women who select acupuncture for fertility benefits may be pleasantly surprised with the results if suffering with fertility complications. Acupuncture is a Chinese medical technique that sticks thin needles into various points on the body. When these needles are stimulated, pathways are opened that may affect the way the body operates. Practitioners may treat a variety of fertility conditions or diseases, or use the treatment in conjunction with herbs or western medical treatments. The American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) trains and certifies individuals to perform this therapy to treat infertility.

While the training for this certification involves a familiarity with acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments, about half of the exam required to become certified also requires an understanding of western medicine. Patients who would like to know more about the training and certification for practitioners of acupuncture for fertility treatment should speak to a trained professional directly or consult the ABORM for more information.

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I have been trying to conceive for a year now and have been considering trying acupuncture. Has anyone tried this before? Is it a total waste of time?
No I do not mean fertility shots. I know that fertility drugs work.

I mean acupuncture. As in having needles put all over your body. There are special acupuncturist who specialize in fertility acupuncutre which is suppose to stimulate hormones and ovulation?