Common Disorders Treated
Gynecological / Fertility
The Hay Clinic, PC provides quality alternative medicine, including acupuncture and herbs, in Waltham and the surrounding Boston area for women seeking treatment for infertility, menstrual disorders, and menopausal symptoms. Michelle Hay, Licensed Acupuncturist, is associated with Boston IVF Waltham and The Domar Center.
Menstrual disorders – PMS, menstrual pain, irregular periods, PCOS or infrequent periods
PCOS
http://www.the-aps.org/press/releases/09/29.htm
Hillary Wrights - PCOS book out in November of 2010. A great book on how to realistically cope with the dietary need of the PCOS pattern.
Acupuncture and infertility – increase fertility, balance hormones, decrease stress and anxiety during infertility treatment
Fertility & IVF - stress
Article on how acupuncture can help regulate hormones by balancing cortisol levels.
BBC article "Acupuncture Boosts IVF Success” reports on the 2002 study done in Germany on acupuncture and IVF
Perimenopause / Menopause – decreased hot flashes, stop night sweats, increase energy, decreasing anxiety and depression
Article regarding the use of herbs to treat menopausal symptoms.
Currently, 2010 to 2011, there is a study being done on acupuncture and menopausal signs & symptoms.
Link below discusses small dietary changes that can help with menopausal symptoms http://www.acupuncture.com/nutrition/dietmenopause.htm
In this section
- Gynecological / Fertility
- Pain Management
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Stress
- Sleep disorders
- Chemotherapy support
Hours of Operation:
Herbal office at 32 South Street: evenings and weekends by appointment only
Acupuncture Hours at 130 Second Ave: Wednesday 9am to 7pm
Contact Information
Phone: 617 501 2588 Email : michellehay@thehayclinic.com
Phone: (617) 501-2588