What are the potential drawbacks of women undergoing long-term acupuncture?

The disadvantages of long-term acupuncture for women include body bleeding, skin infections, nerve damage, and increased menstrual flow, so frequent acupuncture treatments are not advisable.

1. Body Bleeding

Acupuncture involves inserting needles into the skin surface to stimulate acupuncture points to improve bodily conditions. If acupuncture is received long-term, it may lead to aggravated skin irritation, causing localized skin bleeding.

2. Skin Infection

If proper care of the skin surface is not taken after treatment, the acupuncture points may become infected with bacteria, leading to symptoms such as redness and swelling.

3. Nerve Damage

Improper techniques during acupuncture treatments may stimulate nerves, resulting in nerve damage. Symptoms such as localized numbness and burning pain may appear afterward.

4. Increased Menstrual Flow

Acupuncture can relax muscles and improve blood circulation, potentially causing a continuous increase in menstrual flow and prolonging the menstrual period for women. Additionally, there may be other disadvantages such as body hematoma and infectious diseases. If abnormal bodily conditions occur, it is necessary to seek acupuncture treatment at a formal hospital promptly. If bodily conditions worsen after acupuncture, medical diagnosis and treatment should be sought immediately without allowing the bodily irritation to intensify.