A case of acupuncture-induced galactorrhoea in a healthy subject is described. The acupuncture was performed at a non-traditional site using a periosteal technique and galactorrhoea occurred on two separate occasions. Galactorrhoea following acupuncture has been reported on one previous occasion.
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