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babydreams21
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Anyone do acupuncture with a FET? I had a failed IVF last cycle with a low BETA. I'm thinking about doing acupuncture soon to help with my FET next month.
I know a lot of you recommend Andy in RVC? Price? Is he very knowledgeable about IF issues?
I also know people recommend the Wellness Center in East Meadow. Thoughts? Price?
Anyone else you recommend? I'm in eastern nassau.
So in my research I came across this site: http://www.acupuncture-fertility-ny.com/index.htm
Its for Accupuncture-Fertility NY. They specialize in acupuncture for IF and are in Jericho and NYC. It might be odd but I feel like going to someone Chinese for acupuncture might be the way to go. Thoughts? I called and spoke with Dr. Yang. She was nice and informative. She said IVF and FET is their specialty. Asked about my failed cycle. She said we need to cleanse me since I had the chemical pregnancy and increase blood flow to the uterus for the FET. She seemed very knowledgeable and answered my questions. Only thing is the consult is $125 which includes the acupuncture session and then every other appointment is $85. Anyone use her? Thoughts?
Thanks for your help!
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AliB
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Definitely Andy!!! He is amazing! I used him for this IVF cycle. He is extremely knowledgeable and specializes in IVF, IUI cycles. He is $75 for the first visit and then $65 each additional visit. It definitely adds up but I do recommend trying it. I only went a few times before my retrieval and then transfer. Some women keep up with it for months.
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AugustMom
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
I used Andy for many IUI'S and my fresh and finally frozen cycle. He is amazing and very knowlegable! Prices were what the above poster mentioned. I paid out of pocket but it was totally worth it! Love him!
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| Posted 11/5/13 5:34 PM |
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Michelle1110
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Andy Andy Andy Andy Andy Andy he will tell you his stats - but over 400 live births? He specializes in IF. He's my hero.
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| Posted 11/5/13 5:41 PM |
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Lillies
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Please try Andy!!! No one compares to him! (Andy love fest is beginning lol)
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ggt08
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
ANDY!!! Worth the money. I sent my colleague my SO and my friend to him. They love him. I of course am a patient :)
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| Posted 11/5/13 6:49 PM |
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JWG421
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ANDY!!!! I am proof of getting preg after a MC- waited 8 weeks for AF and he made this all happen
He also accepts some insurance plans which def helps
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| Posted 11/5/13 7:36 PM |
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babydreams21
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Thanks ladies. Wow you guys really like Andy! My insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but $65 doesn't sound so bad. What are his days/hours? Phone number? He is kinda far for me but I could make it work. I know he is in Syosset at Dr. Palter's, I wish he took outside patients there too. When you first call him do you tell him why you want acupuncture and then he suggests when you should start?
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ggt08
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Posted by babydreams21
Thanks ladies. Wow you guys really like Andy! My insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but $65 doesn't sound so bad. What are his days/hours? Phone number? He is kinda far for me but I could make it work. I know he is in Syosset at Dr. Palter's, I wish he took outside patients there too. When you first call him do you tell him why you want acupuncture and then he suggests when you should start?
He works tues, wed, thurs and Sunday 7-7. 297-9002 is his number. Mention one word infertility and he gets it ;) he will tell you when to start etc. ;)
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| Posted 11/5/13 8:56 PM |
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MrsTeacher1
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Posted by babydreams21
Thanks ladies. Wow you guys really like Andy! My insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but $65 doesn't sound so bad. What are his days/hours? Phone number? He is kinda far for me but I could make it work. I know he is in Syosset at Dr. Palter's, I wish he took outside patients there too. When you first call him do you tell him why you want acupuncture and then he suggests when you should start?
I know, too bad he doesn't take patients in syosset!!!
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| Posted 11/5/13 9:01 PM |
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babydreams21
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Okay ladies called and left Andy a VM. SO nervous about this... Does it hurt? What do you wear? Please walk me through a typical appointment. Thanks
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| Posted 11/6/13 5:22 PM |
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ready2go
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My acupuncture is covered by insurance bc I see an MD. His name is Dr Li & he had offices in Huntington & Smithtown. I just pay a copay.
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| Posted 11/6/13 5:31 PM |
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Michelle1110
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I'm going to see him now.
Wear something you can roll up to elbows and pants up to knees. Doesn't hurt at all!
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| Posted 11/6/13 6:03 PM |
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babydreams21
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Posted by ready2go
My acupuncture is covered by insurance bc I see an MD. His name is Dr Li & he had offices in Huntington & Smithtown. I just pay a copay.
Thats nice. My insurance- GHI- doesn't cover acupuncture. BOOO
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| Posted 11/6/13 6:55 PM |
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ggt08
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Posted by babydreams21
Okay ladies called and left Andy a VM. SO nervous about this... Does it hurt? What do you wear? Please walk me through a typical appointment. Thanks
Please we stick ourselves with injections needles all the time this to me was a piece of cake. They don't hurt. Some have more of a sensation then others. Trust me if I can do it anyone can. ;)
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| Posted 11/6/13 7:00 PM |
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babydreams21
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Posted by Michelle1110
I'm going to see him now.
Wear something you can roll up to elbows and pants up to knees. Doesn't hurt at all!
Okay I hope it doesn't hurt. Did you sit down and talk first on your first appointment?
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| Posted 11/6/13 7:05 PM |
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beachmama
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
I am very happy with Dr. Perretta in East Meadow.
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Michelle1110
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Posted by babydreams21
Posted by Michelle1110
I'm going to see him now.
Wear something you can roll up to elbows and pants up to knees. Doesn't hurt at all!
Okay I hope it doesn't hurt. Did you sit down and talk first on your first appointment?
Yes he does a consult first time before treatment. I told him you left him a voicemail - he should call you back by tomorrow. Can I just reiterate how much I love him??!!
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| Posted 11/6/13 8:16 PM |
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babydreams21
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Posted by beachmama
I am very happy with Dr. Perretta in East Meadow.
Thanks! I have heard good things about her as well. How much does she charge?
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| Posted 11/6/13 8:42 PM |
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babydreams21
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Re: Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Posted by Michelle1110
Posted by babydreams21
Posted by Michelle1110
I'm going to see him now.
Wear something you can roll up to elbows and pants up to knees. Doesn't hurt at all!
Okay I hope it doesn't hurt. Did you sit down and talk first on your first appointment?
Yes he does a consult first time before treatment. I told him you left him a voicemail - he should call you back by tomorrow. Can I just reiterate how much I love him??!!
Okay so treatment and consult on same day? Ha thanks for telling him. I said I on the VM that I heard about him on LIF. Seems like you ladies really do love him....I guess I will have to see for myself! Thanks!!!
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| Posted 11/6/13 8:44 PM |
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Michelle1110
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Acupuncture and FET/ recommendations
Yup! All on the same day. Give yourself 90 min for first time.
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| Posted 11/6/13 8:48 PM |
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KMCGK
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Posted by ready2go
My acupuncture is covered by insurance bc I see an MD. His name is Dr Li & he had offices in Huntington & Smithtown. I just pay a copay.
I saw him too, for a couple of years!
As for Insurance, I don't believe they bill under acupuncture because I don't have coverage for that. I think they code it as pain management or pain relief, some how. Again, I think because he is an MD they can work around it. I only paid a copay.
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