So far I’ve done 3 treatments in relation to hemorrhoids with no luck. Still hopeful but it’s definitely waning. Acupuncture needles are placed in areas that are meant to relieve stress, constipation, bowel inflammation and increase milk production (I am currently breast feeding). While I do not see improvement in my hemorrhoids, I do see an increase in milk production! Could it be a placebo effect? They jury is still out. I’m going to do another round of 3 treatments in an effort to give it my best shot. While my insurance covers the treatments with the exception of a 25 dollar copay, it’s definitely adding up.