A few weeks ago my acupuncturist suggested that it might benefit our upcoming IVF cycle if my husband also gives acupuncture a go. I, of course, am all for it. He should get poked and prodded a little during this process, too, right? After discussing it a bit and doing some research, he agreed to go.
ART tends to focus solely on treating the woman, but the woman is only half of the whole required to make a baby. Chinese medicine can help improve my situation in coordination with ART, but treating my husband can also help us as a whole. Acupuncture can help improve sperm quality and count, but can also help to reduce stresses. My husband’s count and quality are great, but if quality and count increase even more that would be awesome. Maybe it will help us avoid needing ICSI. Besides, a little relaxation can’t hurt either. I always feel much more relaxed after a session. Acupuncture helps you take a break from the daily grind by relaxing and reflecting on you. It’s so soothing, but I never do it on my own. We’re programmed to go, go, go. Stopping is like chicken soup for the soul.
Because I’m seeing two acupuncturists (a man and a woman), he got to choose which one he wanted to see. He went with the woman, who is my main acupuncturist. I think he enjoyed it. She gave him an eye pillow and he used it to relax yesterday on his own! I’m not sure he’s a “believer” but I’m so proud of him for going through with it. I’m lucky to have such a wonderful partner in all of this. He’s amazing.
Husband will get acupuncture once a week for 5 weeks. I’m going twice a week and will drop to once a week once I start the medications. We’re committed to giving it our all this upcoming cycle!
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