[sunshine]

I'm considering accupuncture and was wondering how much it's going to cost. I don't know if my insurance will cover it or not. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[elizwhite]

I have been doing acupuncture since last year as part of the IVF process. My insurance covers it and I pay about $25 per visit co-pay I have been paying $80 per visit this year, since I need to meet my deductible before the coverage kicks in. I don't know if my acupuncturist costs more since she specializes in fertility tx. Also, please note that I only have coverage b/c she codes tx as tendonitis tx (which I do have). For some reason, the hospital I work for (the same one I go to for tx), will not cover any type of fertility treatment (including diagnostic).. don't get me started about the irony. I should just have them transfer my paycheck every month to the fert. clinic. You may need to do some research before you select the right person. Good luck!

[ara79]

my RE's office has an accupuncturist in the office. she has a special, $150 for 2 sessions. not sure if that is a good deal or not. i didn't really shop around, because it is so convenient that she is in the same building as my RE. good luck!

[jencat215]

I pay $75/session. It is really great. If you can swing it, I highly recommend it. Make sure you find one that specializes in fertility.

[CryingInside]

I don't want to steal your thread shelli, but I have been considering accu too so I also have a question along those lines:

How often do you go?

[sarah16]

I am going to a chiro/acupunturist so I pay $50 all together for both. My insurance will pay for some chiro but not acupunture. I get a discount on it from the doctor though. I went once a week for two months then went every other week last month. This month I will only go once. I did a total of 10 treatments so far. Next month I will be tested again and start a new plan possibly.

[jencat215]

Originally Posted by CryingInside

I don't want to steal your thread shelli, but I have been considering accu too so I also have a question along those lines:

How often do you go?

I think it depends on what you are doing. More for IVF for sure. For my IUIs I have been going 1-3x a cycle. My acupuncturist went away for Christmas then got sick, so I didn't see her for a month. They do different things depending on what part of the cycle you are in. Before O, they do electrostimulation (basically hook your needles in your back to a battery that gives you small tingling sensations). After O they won't do that. I believe it really works. My lining has increased, even after 11 cycles of clomid! My AFC has gone up. I feel better after doing it. I totally recommend it. This cycle I only had the chance to go once (this past Friday) which was right around implantation time. So she did needles where they would help implantation. It is pretty cool.

[BabySteps]

Before my ET my acupuncturists charged $135 per session. On the day of ET I had acupuncture before and after the ET which cost $395. It was great, I am not sure if it contributed to my transfer working but it sure felt great!!!! If I had insurance coverage I would still be going!

[MamaSoon]

I go once or twice a week. It costs me 75 to 90 a session depending on which office I go to. I see someone in the city at lunch during the week and someone else on the weekend.

[sunshine]

Thanks Girls. This is very helpful info and I will definitely start looking in to it.

[socaintexas]

I am starting on Friday. The first appointment is $65 and it is $45 for follow up appointments. She specializes in infertility and did an internship with Randine Lewis (the author of the infertility cure). I think a lot of the cost has to do with where you are located and how many other acupunturists there are in the area. I live in Waco, Texas, and there are no RE's here. I think there were 4 or 5 acupuncturists listed in the yellow pages, so there is obviously not a big demand thus far.

[DeannaRN]

I pay $70 each time and do it twice a week. Yes, it does add up and unfortunately insurance doesn't cover it for me. But I really have found it so helpful in keeping my stress levels low. I so look forward to my treatments.

[Jacklyn]

I have paid $75 per session (30 min). I think accupuncture costs vary by region and by practitioner. I have heard of lower costs than that, but it was convenient for me in terms of location.

Good luck to you!

[makenalelu]

The cost of my accupuncture treatment is $80 per session. I go twice a week. Add on top cost of vitamins/herbs, at home heat therapy. All that adds on maybe another $50/month.

[rachhorch]

I am starting acu on Wed. It is $70 per session. I think it is totally worth it. From what I have read on trials it can really increase success.