Can I have acupuncture during my period?

Women's physical conditions are quite special, especially during menstruation, when women's bodies are very weak. During this period, women's bodies lose more blood. If they do some special treatment activities, it is likely to cause an increase in menstrual blood volume. For example, acupuncture and cupping are both treatment methods that can help circulate blood. So, can acupuncture be used during menstruation?

Women's immunity is low during menstruation. Acupuncture can cause local soreness, numbness, swelling and pain, disrupting the balance of the patient's internal environment and causing menstrual disorders. If the patient has severe limb pain, acupuncture treatment should be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor. If the limb pain is mild, it can be relieved for 2-3 days, and professional acupuncture treatment can be performed again at the end of menstruation. If the patient has menstrual dysfunction, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc., acupuncture treatment can be performed, mainly acupuncture related acupoints, avoid cold, and hot compresses can also be applied to the lower abdomen.

Acupuncture can be performed during menstruation, but it depends on the location of the area. For example, the lower abdomen and lumbar sacral area cannot be performed during menstruation. If acupuncture has an impact on menstruation, it may cause increased menstruation, cause negative clinical effects, and may also lead to irregular menstruation. However, if you have cervical spondylosis or limb diseases, acupuncture can be performed during menstruation. However, during certain menstrual periods, such as menopause, when her menstrual flow is particularly heavy, some moxibustion methods should be used, such as moxibustion on the Yinbai acupoint to stop the bleeding for the patient. Otherwise, her heavy menstrual flow will cause excessive blood loss, which can be dangerous. Many girls suffer from dysmenorrhea. Moxibustion can be used for dysmenorrhea. Moxibustion can be used locally in the lower abdomen and lumbar sacral area, but acupuncture is not recommended. Therefore, acupuncture can be performed during menstruation.

Acupuncture treatment can be performed during the menstrual period, and the effect of acupuncture in regulating menstruation is quite significant in clinical practice. If the patient has normal menstruation, acupuncture can promote pelvic congestion and stimulate uterine contraction. If the patient has dysmenorrhea or menstrual disorders, acupuncture can be performed during the menstrual period, which can relieve pain and treat diseases. However, acupuncture therapy during menstruation is generally not recommended in clinical treatment. If the patient has other diseases and must undergo this therapy, be careful to avoid specific acupoints on the waist and abdomen. Acupuncture treatment can be performed on other parts of the body.