Consequences of acupuncture during menstruation

There is a menarche every month, and there are many things that you cannot do during the menstrual period, otherwise it will seriously affect the menstrual period and health. The application of acupuncture has become more and more common. Whether acupuncture can be done after the menstruation is not back depends on the individual. If the menstrual cycle, menstrual volume, menstrual blood color and menstrual quality are normal, it is best not to use acupuncture. If abnormal, you can choose different acupoints for acupuncture.

What are the adverse effects of acupuncture during menstruation?

Generally speaking, acupuncture is not recommended during the menstrual period. It may disrupt the original menstrual cycle and cause menstrual disorders. In severe cases, irregular menstruation or even amenorrhea may occur. For people with good physical fitness, they can also use acupuncture appropriately. Once they find that the blood vessels are congested or the color is dark during menstruation, they must stop using acupuncture. For people with weak physical fitness, remember not to use acupuncture during menstruation. In this stage, you must do a good job of adjustment and avoid taking medicine.

Can I do Chinese medicine and acupuncture during my period?

Whether acupuncture is necessary depends on the individual. It is best not to do acupuncture after the menarche. In fact, two days before the menarche, the uterine wall is already in a state of rupture, and acupuncture should not be done at this time, otherwise it is easy to aggravate the degree of rupture, resulting in excessive menstrual bleeding. In severe cases, it may cause metrorrhagia. Acupuncture will also affect the normal menstrual period when stimulated, promote pelvic congestion and increase uterine contractions, and even cause irregular menstruation. Therefore, when the menstrual cycle, menstrual volume, menstrual blood color and menstrual quality are all normal, it is best not to do acupuncture after the menstruation to avoid affecting the menstrual period. It can be treated after the menstruation is over.

If the menstrual cycle, menstrual volume, menstrual blood color and menstrual quality are abnormal, such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea or metrorrhagia, in order to obtain effective care and relieve pain, acupuncture can be done after menstruation. Because acupuncture causes irregular menstruation, you can moxibustion Guanyuan, Zusanli and Sanyinjiao acupoints to achieve the effect of regulating menstruation. For patients with delayed menstruation, scanty menstruation and amenorrhea, add Huigui and Tianshu acupoints. If the menstruation is irregular, add Xuehai and Qihai acupoints. If the menstrual period is painful, add Ciku and Diji acupoints. Generally, after three to five treatments, the irregular menstruation will be effectively improved.

We all know that after menarche, there is a special physiological period. There are many things that you must not do during this period, otherwise it will affect the normal menstrual period and physical and mental health. Regarding the question of whether you can do acupuncture after menstruation, you must decide based on your own situation. If everything is normal, it is best not to do acupuncture.