Fertility Massage?

[housecarder]

This was shared on TCF's Facebook page and I was curious to any information/studies or experiences people have had with it.
abc7.com/health/massage-method-can-help-women-overcome-fertility-issues/656761/

It doesn't say what was blocking her tubes so I don't want to get my hopes up that something like this would work. Although I doubt my RE would suggest surgery or IVF if massage would open my tubes back up.

[requiressnacks]

I would be interested to see what a RE would say about this. Seemed a little hokey to me.

[wittyandwaiting]

My RE was very cautious about fertility massage when I mentioned it. He said that he's not for or against it but that in his opinion there isn't enough research to support it.

[helloerrbody]

I see this as something that wouldn't hurt, and could possibly help, so why not try it if you can afford it. I don't think it would replace all other needed treatments but could support them...?

[housecarder]

Jul 17, 2015 8:41:39 GMT -5 helloerrbody said:

I see this as something that wouldn't hurt, and could possibly help, so why not try it if you can afford it. I don't think it would replace all other needed treatments but could support them...?

I just don't want to spend money that could be put towards IVF on something that won't really help anything.

[helloerrbody]

Jul 17, 2015 9:28:30 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Jul 17, 2015 8:41:39 GMT -5 helloerrbody said:

I see this as something that wouldn't hurt, and could possibly help, so why not try it if you can afford it. I don't think it would replace all other needed treatments but could support them...?

I just don't want to spend money that could be put towards IVF on something that won't really help anything.

Then I'd skip it to save money for the treatment your doctors have suggested for you.

[madamewaffles]

I would definitely run it by the RE before delving into it. There is a gal on 3T that is doing fertility massage, though. I think @tikoberry99? She might have some insight for you.

[housecarder]

Jul 17, 2015 16:02:18 GMT -5 @katerli said:

I have a hydro in my remaining tube. I am doing acupuncture and fertility massage.
**loss mentioned**
I did it last cycle. After my first massage later that night I leaked fluid, and woke up with bleeding enough to fill a pad. I became pregnant that cycle, but it was a chemical pregnancy. /anecdote

I am still going forward with IVF at the end of Aug, but I am going to do a repeat hsg next cycle

Please let me know if the HSG looks better. I have hydro in both tubes so right now IVF is the only option outside of surgery that the RE is giving us.

[Deleted]

housecarder, I've done fertility massage for 3 months due to a tilted uterus, not blocked tubes, but I have read studies about massage an blocked tubes. During my first session my massage therapist stated that my uterus was tilted to the right and there was an adhesion near my hip which was the cause of my tilted uterus. After two months of massage I had an unrelated ultrasound and the doctor stated my uterus was straight. I have yet to become pregnant, but the massage therapist told me to try 3 natural cycles after the 3 month protocol before IVF. I believe blocked tubes can also be the result of scar tissue and adhesion and this is why massage can help as it breaks down these adhesion. It was not the most pleasant experience in the world, but nothing too bad. I'm all for alternative approaches and trying them out prior to surgery.

[housecarder]

@underdog25 FX that it helps. I'm going to talk to my RE to see if he suggests it or if I should just stick with our plan

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 17, 2015 17:30:00 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

housecarder, I've done fertility massage for 3 months due to a tilted uterus, not blocked tubes, but I have read studies about massage an blocked tubes. During my first session my massage therapist stated that my uterus was tilted to the right and there was an adhesion near my hip which was the cause of my tilted uterus. After two months of massage I had an unrelated ultrasound and the doctor stated my uterus was straight. I have yet to become pregnant, but the massage therapist told me to try 3 natural cycles after the 3 month protocol before IVF. I believe blocked tubes can also be the result of scar tissue and adhesion and this is why massage can help as it breaks down these adhesion. It was not the most pleasant experience in the world, but nothing too bad. I'm all for alternative approaches and trying them out prior to surgery.

I tilted uterus is not detrimental to your fertility. Not even a little.

Massage therapists giving fertility advice should also lose the license as they are NOT medical doctors. What the actual fuck to that bullshit. 

[mrsjene]

Jul 19, 2015 18:15:20 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 17, 2015 17:30:00 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

housecarder, I've done fertility massage for 3 months due to a tilted uterus, not blocked tubes, but I have read studies about massage an blocked tubes. During my first session my massage therapist stated that my uterus was tilted to the right and there was an adhesion near my hip which was the cause of my tilted uterus. After two months of massage I had an unrelated ultrasound and the doctor stated my uterus was straight. I have yet to become pregnant, but the massage therapist told me to try 3 natural cycles after the 3 month protocol before IVF. I believe blocked tubes can also be the result of scar tissue and adhesion and this is why massage can help as it breaks down these adhesion. It was not the most pleasant experience in the world, but nothing too bad. I'm all for alternative approaches and trying them out prior to surgery.

I tilted uterus is not detrimental to your fertility. Not even a little.

Massage therapists giving fertility advice should also lose the license as they are NOT medical doctors. What the actual fuck to that bullshit. 

Uh, yea. I have a uterus that's tilted back and all of my doctors have said that it's genetic, not a big deal, and shouldn't hurt fertility. My shit just doesn't want to work. Nothing to do with my uterus being tilted.

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Jul 19, 2015 18:15:20 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 17, 2015 17:30:00 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

housecarder, I've done fertility massage for 3 months due to a tilted uterus, not blocked tubes, but I have read studies about massage an blocked tubes. During my first session my massage therapist stated that my uterus was tilted to the right and there was an adhesion near my hip which was the cause of my tilted uterus. After two months of massage I had an unrelated ultrasound and the doctor stated my uterus was straight. I have yet to become pregnant, but the massage therapist told me to try 3 natural cycles after the 3 month protocol before IVF. I believe blocked tubes can also be the result of scar tissue and adhesion and this is why massage can help as it breaks down these adhesion. It was not the most pleasant experience in the world, but nothing too bad. I'm all for alternative approaches and trying them out prior to surgery.

I tilted uterus is not detrimental to your fertility. Not even a little.

Massage therapists giving fertility advice should also lose the license as they are NOT medical doctors. What the actual fuck to that bullshit. 

I have had many doctors tell me a tilted uterus does not have anything to do with infertility, but I am unexplained so I will try anything and if there is a small chance my tilted uterus does have something to do with my infertility issues I'm willing to try something different.

I believe alternative/eastern medicine is worth a try if western medicine isn't figuring shit out in regards to a diagnosis for unexplained or if western medical treatments aren't resulting in pregnancy. 

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 20, 2015 13:40:12 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

Jul 19, 2015 18:15:20 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

I tilted uterus is not detrimental to your fertility. Not even a little.

Massage therapists giving fertility advice should also lose the license as they are NOT medical doctors. What the actual fuck to that bullshit. 

I have had many doctors tell me a tilted uterus does not have anything to do with infertility, but I am unexplained so I will try anything and if there is a small chance my tilted uterus does have something to do with my infertility issues I'm willing to try something different.

I believe alternative/eastern medicine is worth a try if western medicine isn't figuring shit out in regards to a diagnosis for unexplained or if western medical treatments aren't resulting in pregnancy. 

Unexplained =/= grasping at absurd straws and 100% making up shit that has been proven to have zero impact.


Signed,

Someone else with unexplained.

[Deleted]

Jul 20, 2015 13:49:54 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 20, 2015 13:40:12 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

I have had many doctors tell me a tilted uterus does not have anything to do with infertility, but I am unexplained so I will try anything and if there is a small chance my tilted uterus does have something to do with my infertility issues I'm willing to try something different.

I believe alternative/eastern medicine is worth a try if western medicine isn't figuring shit out in regards to a diagnosis for unexplained or if western medical treatments aren't resulting in pregnancy. 

Unexplained =/= grasping at absurd straws and 100% making up shit that has been proven to have zero impact.


Signed,

Someone else with unexplained.

To each their own.  

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 20, 2015 14:25:26 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

Jul 20, 2015 13:49:54 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Unexplained =/= grasping at absurd straws and 100% making up shit that has been proven to have zero impact.


Signed,

Someone else with unexplained.

To each their own.  

It is medical fact that a tilted uterus doesn't affect fertility.

A "fertility" massage is really right up there will telling people to relax and they'll get pregnant, except this involves physical touching. If it gives you mental peace of mind and does help you relax through a difficult process, great.

It does not mean you are suddenly so damn special that you defy every medical study ever.

[pismoduo]

Jul 20, 2015 14:25:26 GMT -5 @tikoberry99 said:

Jul 20, 2015 13:49:54 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Unexplained =/= grasping at absurd straws and 100% making up shit that has been proven to have zero impact.


Signed,

Someone else with unexplained.

To each their own.  

Well, to each their own usually applies to things like "I did this and it made me feel better", not "I think this thing is impacting my fertility even though science says it's not".

Just sayin'.