Can acupuncture help with Pelvic Pain?

Understanding Pelvic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment with Acupuncture

Pelvic pain is a complex condition affecting all ages and genders, involving discomfort in the pelvic region. It can be acute or chronic, mild to severe, impacting quality of life.

Causes of Pelvic Pain:

Gynecological Issues: Endometriosis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

Urological Issues: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Interstitial Cystitis.

Gastrointestinal Problems: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Musculoskeletal Factors: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP).

Reproductive System Issues: Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids.

Symptoms of Pelvic Pain:

Persistent or intermittent lower abdomen pain, discomfort during sexual activity, bowel habit changes, urinary symptoms, and menstrual irregularities.

Acupuncture releases chronic pelvic pain (CPP) regardless of causes—research update.

Acupuncture is effective for various pains, including chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Studies show that more acupuncture sessions lead to better symptom relief. A review of 1455 CPP patients found acupuncture reduced pain levels, whether used alone or with other treatments.