Pelvic Care Blog
Our blog is dedicated to supporting acupuncturists who specialize or hope to specialize in pelvic health. We hope you enjoy our musings and offerings.
Electroacupuncture for Post‑Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: What Acupuncturists Should Know
Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common and distressing side effects following radical prostatectomy. For many men, leakage persists for months and significantly affects quality of life, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing. A recent randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open provides compelling evidence that electroacupuncture (EA) may significantly accelerate early recovery of urinary continence after prostate surgery.
This article summarizes the study in clinically relevant language for acupuncturists and explores research methods, results, TCM interpretation, pelvic health relevance, and practical treatment takeaways.
Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome: An Acupuncturist’s Perspective
At The Pelvic Acu, our mission is to empower acupuncturists to successfully and sustainably support clients with pelvic health conditions. Sustainable care means more than short-term relief—it means helping clients experience long-lasting improvements in their pelvic health across every season of life. One important piece of that work is understanding the vaginal microbiome—a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a key role in reproductive, urinary, and overall pelvic health.