Cupping and Gua Sha are both traditional treatments in Chinese medicine, which can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and are often used to treat cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain and other diseases, and also have curative effects on chronic deficiency diseases.
However, cupping and gua sha treatment for qi and blood have a certain impact on the menstrual period, will affect the menstrual period, resulting in increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period, and may even have a leakage (excessive menstrual flow or dripping) of the phenomenon, so women menstruation period to avoid cupping and gua sha.
If you have symptoms, you should take medication under the guidance of a medical professional, do not take medication blindly on your own to avoid delays or adverse reactions.