im 24, perfectly healthy. male factor issues and using donor sperm with ICSI. i will begin Lupron on the 13th this month, stopping BCP (ocella) on the 18th and continue with the Lupron until the 25th when i decrease my dose to 5units instead of 10 and begin my gonadotropins (bravelle 2amps/menopur 1amp) my baseline ultra snd is the 22nd, and ive been having fertility acupuncture done once a week for about a month now. i eat well and do fertility yoga too….positive thinking and whatnot…i dont think theres anything more i cld possibly do to increase my chances of this working the first time?! but if you know of any feel free to chime in!!! oh! and i have been on a prenatal for months! we started trying in Dec 09′ with IUI’s which i rly thought was our ticket to parenthood, weeell 7 IUI’s pills, shots later…still nothing. Ive had an HSG done that came bk all good. had my CD3 blood work done to chk E2 levels which also came back “great” says my RE. i guess im just nervous, impatient and everything in between!!! trying my best to stay calm and positive!! anybody else doing IVF this month? i cant wait to get this show on the road!!!

We’ve been TTC for over a year, and after really expensive acupuncture treatments (that drained our savings!) I’ve been thinking of buying the Clearblue Fertility Monitor. I’ve tried the OPK strips, they’re as clear as mud, and my BBT isn’t reliable since my waking time differs every day. I’ve read lots of reviews that say “it worked on the 1st try!” but no one really says how long they’ve been TTC. So… if you have been TTC for over a year, did it work for you?

Thank you!

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Acupuncture has always been part of ancient Chinese medicine.  The principles of acupuncture are very similar to acupressure.

Fine needles are inserted to stimulate specific points in the skin called meridians which are considered to be energy paths to treat illness and ensure general good health.

When someone becomes sick or is injured, the chi (pronounced either ‘chee’ or ‘kie’, like pie) gets blocked and positive energy is prevented for getting through.

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each session is 80-90 dollars, by a chinese person that has had 23 years experience, i have pain on my right side around the spleen/kidney area, i also have depression because of infertility problems, neck and shoulder pain

 Both men and women suffer from infertility caused by various reasons. However, it’s important for both the sex to undergo treatment for this complicated issue. Various known and unknown factors cause infertility in women. These include diseases like endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, ovulation disorders, and low progesterone level. Low sperm count and low sperm motility, STD, injury or chronic diseases, sperm blockage and ageing are some of the reasons men for, which sufferVarious known and unknown factors cause infertility in women. These include diseases like endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, ovulation disorders, and low progesterone level. Low sperm count and low sperm motility, STD, injury or chronic diseases, sperm blockage and ageing are some of the reasons men for, which suffer

 Scheduled drugs and systematic treatment can cure most of the above mentioned infertility problems except ageing and chronic diseases, although these treatments are quite expensive and may have harmful side effects. Additional treatment may be required to cure the side effects. Treatments conducted through IVF or In Vitro Fertilization and ICSI or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection is best among the other methods of infertility treatment. In this technique, the egg cells outside the womb are fertilized by the sperm and then transferred inside. This treatment is suggested when other techniques fail to give results. This technique is a hormonally controlled ovulation progression. In this treatment involves, the ova is removed from the female’s ovaries and helps the sperm to fertilize in a fluid medium. But this is not a normal process at all and involves excavation of the eggs from the ovary, fertilizing them in an outside laboratory and putting them back in the uterus. In the normal process, the human decides to pick the healthiest sperm for reproducing the egg but in the artificial process, the embryologist takes this decision. However, when he fails to pick the healthiest sperm and egg, it may cause the ill health of the child during birth and even later in life.

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Risk Factors of Smoking

Smoking – however controlled – has been linked to serious health risks. It affects the:

Lungs: It has been revealed that smoking alone is accountable for about 90% of the deaths due to lung cancer. Moreover, it may result in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which also includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Asthamatic smokers who give up smoking can improve their lung function in as little as a week. Therefore the harmful effects of smoking can be easily reversed.

Cardiovascular System: Tobacco, in all its forms (smoking, chewing tobacco and inhaling second hand smoke), is known to raise the risk of heart attacks. Smokers face a risk up to three times greater of having a heart attack compared to non-smokers. The risk of heart attacks among those who have stopped smoking slowly decreases over time.

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Acupuncture is actually a Chinese infertility medicine or some also say it Chinese acupuncture medicine that involves nonstop pains from pricking of needles. However, the perception made on acupuncture for its “not-so-effective” and painful nature is not correct, as it offers absolute relaxation and even cures from unexplained infertility.

Acupuncture seeks its origin from China, and is based on the belief of Chinese people and their methods. The Chinese people immensely believe in energy concept and its relation with body, and assume a balanced flow of energy all through the body to remain healthy. They also believe that any obstacle in the flow of that energy leads to inflammations, and it consequently paves way to ruthless pains and numerous types of diseases in the body.

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Me and my wife are trying to have a baby. Does acupuncture for infertility really work?

Okay, I’ve never been one to be into alternative medicine but I’ve seen little bits of info about acupuncture being effective in helping achieve pregnancy. Yesterday, while at my first RE appt (TTCx11 months), I saw a brochure at the office for acupuncture. I’m assuming the doctor endorses it or else she wouldn’t have the pamphlet there. My question is whether anyone has tried acupuncture for help TTC and has it worked? Is it expensive? What does it entail?
Also, is it painful?

I have researched it and have gone to a clinic.