Frequently Asked Questions
How do I chart my menstrual cycle?
Day 1 begins on the first day of your period. It is helpful to record this in a diary or journal which you can refer back to as you continue your journey. Ovulation normally occurs around Day 14. If you are on a regular cycle, your period should start again after Day 28. For those that have the technology, there are free applications that can be downloaded onto your phone to help track your menstrual cycle – iPeriod; Period Tracker; Period Planner
My periods are irregular, how do I know when it is safe to perform the technique?
The best course of action is to commence your first treatment after the next period ends. The intention of the treatment is to encourage your menstrual cycle to become more regular, approximately 28 days.
Does the treatment work with IVF?
Treatments can be performed during FSH medication and whilst blood tests are being done to check hormone levels right up until follicles are to be measured.
Treatments can then be performed again once eggs have been removed right up until eggs are implanted. The treatment will help improve circulation to the pelvic area as well as helping to correct a displaced uterus.
How does the treatment help with Caesarean Sections?
Untold numbers of Caesarean births could be prevented with this simple, safe, easy to learn massage technique. Practitioners use this to prevent the need for a C-Section. By strengthening and toning the uterus, ligaments and other pelvic organs, the massage helps to place and maintain the uterus in her optimal position for giving birth. For women who have had a C-section, this technique is beneficial for breaking up scar tissue in the same way it works for women who have had hysterectomies. Treatments can be performed 12 weeks after C-section delivery.
Are the techniques recommended for all women?
Almost every woman, even those who have had hysterectomies can benefit greatly from the Arvigo Techniques through improved circulation, lymphatic drainage and a decrease in the formation of scar tissue. Direct application over the uterus is not performed:
- During menstrual bleeding
- Within the first 6 weeks following a normal vaginal delivery or the first 3 months after a c-section
- For a woman using an IUD for birth control
- If cancer is present or suspected anywhere in the pelvis, or undergoing chemotherapy for this condition
- During the first trimester of pregnancy
I’ve had a Hysterectomy – how do the Arvigo Techniques help?
Women who have had hysterectomies benefit greatly from these techniques as it improves circulation in and around the area of the scar. When circulation is improved, scar tissue will be prevented from forming in the pelvis after surgery. Ligaments and other remaining organs are benefited from improving circulatory flow to the pelvis.
