Are there any circumstances where you should not have acupuncture?

Acupuncture is generally not recommended if you:

  • have low blood counts - the risk of bleeding is increased if you have a low platelet count, and the risk of infection is increased if you have a low white blood cell count
  • suffer from haemophilia
  • have lymphoedema as the risk of infection is increased if acupuncture is performed on limbs with poor lymph drainage.

Acupuncture must be performed by a competent practitioner such as Lily if you:

  • are pregnant - some acupuncture points should be avoided or stimulated more gently as strong stimulation can cause contractions of the womb
  • are undergoing fertility treatments, such as IUI and IVF
  • wear a pacemaker or have a heart murmur.
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