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Women's Health and Fertility

Acupuncture treats a broad range of disorders that can arise at various times in a woman’s life.

"I started to visit Susan for acupuncture treatment when the intensity and frequency of the hot flashes I was experiencing became almost unmanageable. Along with the hot flashes, or perhaps due to them, I was also feeling low on energy and just generally out-of-sorts. Susan worked with me to develop a course of treatment that quickly got the flashes under control within the first couple of weeks. The intensity, frequency and duration of the hot flashes were dramatically reduced. I also have felt significant improvement in my energy level and sense of well being as a result of treatment. Susan's knowledge and demeanor create a peaceful and soothing environment which only adds to the positive outcome I've experienced. I continue treatments now to maintain the healthy balance we've achieved."

Cathy L.

"After a difficult labor, I delivered a big baby boy via c-section in August of 2007. Then, after a few months, I decided to get an IUC (intrauterine contraceptive). The IUC's hormones were toxic to my body and, for almost a year, I found myself battling a major bout of postpartum depression as well as debilitating aches and pains, as if I had arthritis.

I have always been a big believer in alternative therapies, especially acupuncture. I did an online search for acupuncture in Haverhill and found Susan Kane.

Susan's professional manner is miles ahead of any practitioner I have worked with. We talked before each appointment. She thoroughly reviewed my medical history and my current state of health to determine what course of action to take to help me get better. She listened, even when I was in tears, weary from atrocious symptoms that my regular doctors could not help me with.

After just one treatment with Susan, I began to feel my old self again. Once I had visited with her a few more times, I felt the aches and pains slip away, and the blackest depression I had ever suffered began to lift.

I owe Susan a debt of gratitude for her patience, guidance and adeptness with her craft. Susan takes all things into consideration, takes thorough notes and asks thoughtful and telling questions. She cares deeply. I am sure that without Susan, I would not be the healthy me that I am today."

Danielle M.

 

Women undergoing IVF often report high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and these conditions lower their chances of becoming pregnant. Relieving stress through acupuncture may even out hormonal problems that contribute to infertility.

"After struggling with infertility after 5 failed insemination attempts, I decided that I needed to find a way to let myself relax and relieve the stress that infertility causes. Before I started my IVF treatment, I contacted Susan and set up an appointment to meet with her. After my first appointment, I felt so much better mentally and was able to relax and think peaceful thoughts. I looked forward to my weekly treatments and they helped to relieve the anxiety I was feeling about being unable to conceive.

On my very first IVF treatment cycle, I had 6 good sized follicles and my doctor was very pleased with the results. I continued to go to acupuncture every week right up to the embryo retrieval and also went right before the embryo transfer. We were successful on our first attempt and are expecting a baby boy in July! I would encourage anyone struggling with infertility to do acupuncture along with their treatment because I honestly do believe that it works on getting your mind and body to relax."

Melanie S.

"I had been off of birth control for 9 months without becoming pregnant. During this time I began experiencing premenopausal symptoms. My gynecologist suggested we get a consult from a fertility specialist. We went through the medical diagnostics and my results were typical for a 38 year old woman. I decided to see Susan Kane for acupuncture treatment in conjunction with the ART protocol when we were in our third cycle of hormone stimulating medication (and our second IUI cycle). Susan is a professional, grounded, and caring practitioner with a calm and cheerful demeanor. We talked prior to my first session and I was impressed by her knowledge of issues related to women’s health and fertility. She took the time to discuss with me the purpose of each treatment and made me feel comfortable with what she was doing.

We were scheduled for an IVF consult if the third cycle was not successful. During this cycle, I had 4 mature follicles which resulted in a singleton.  I’m delighted to report that I became pregnant in the first cycle during which I had acupuncture support from Susan (third cycle overall)!

Not only did Susan provide a safe and comfortable environment for the acupuncture treatments but she provided me with resources for general health and well-being. I would highly recommend Susan to any woman undergoing fertility treatments!"

Stacey D.