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Re: Endo and pregnancy
From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Nov 27 10:18:13 2006
I saw my acupuncturists for about a year for endo pain. I was not
trying to conceive at the time, but talked to them about it quite a bit.
They felt that it was something they can really help with. I've also
seen quite a bit of literature on the benefits of acupuncture in
assisting with fertility problems. I believe the treatments would
probably take a few months. They would likely want to treat you weekly
or even a couple of times a week in the beginning. I know it is an
expensive prospect. That is actually why I am no longer going. If you
can work out the expense it may be worth trying in conjunction with
seeing a specialist. It can also be great for just relaxing you. They
kept telling me when we talked about it that the stress and pressure can
have so much to do with it.
Alyson
At Mon, 27 Nov 2006, Tara wrote:
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>I did consider acupuncture about a year ago, but got a little
>discouraged when I found out that my insurance most likely will not
>cover it, they will cover a portion with specific stipulations... so I
>guess at this point it may be worth looking into again. How long after
>being treated by acupuncture do they say you can expect to possibly
>conceive? Im sure it varies for everyone, but is it a long process?
>
>At Mon, 27 Nov 2006, Alyson wrote:
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>>Tara,
>>Have you thought about acupuncture? My acupuncturists treated several
>>women trying to have children. One of the practicioners is also an endo
>>sufferer who conceived after using acupuncture. I was seeing them for
>>my endo pain. They will treat your endo symptoms and try to bring your
>>body back into balance, establish a healthier environment for
>>conception. Also, there is a book by Dian Shepperson Mills called
>>Endometriosis: A Key to Healing and Fertility through Nutrition. You
>>may want to take a look at that. Another thought would be to consult a
>>Reproductive Endocrinologist. They can test your hormone levels, etc.
>>to be sure everything is functioning properly. I've also seen the
>>suggestion here that you have your husband get his sperm tested. He
>>could have a low sperm count, etc.
>>Good luck,
>>Alyson
>>
>>At Sun, 26 Nov 2006, Tara wrote:
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>>>I was diagnosed with Endo almost 3 years ago, but have had endo for
>>>nearly 9 years now. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant
>>>for over a year with out any luck. Does anyone have any advise?
>>>Anything that has worked for you in the past maybe? I'm starting to find
>>>myself with feelings of severe depression at the thought of not being
>>>able to have a baby. There are many friends of mine even family that
>>>dont completely understand how I feel or what I am going through... just
>>>getting unbearable.
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