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Is acupuncture safe during menstruation? as its my second day of my cycle and i've been call to have acupuncture today and i,m not so sure about it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is safe.: Acupuncture can be safely performed any of the days that you are menstruating.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 4/23/2018

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