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Is Lumbosacral Electroacupuncture Effective for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Krystal Couture Krystal Couture

Is Lumbosacral Electroacupuncture Effective for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common and often under-discussed condition that can greatly impact quality of life. As a pelvic health and women’s health specialist, I’m always interested in research that explores evidence-based, non-invasive approaches to support those experiencing SUI. Two studies—Xu et al. (2016) and Liu et al. (2017)—investigated the effectiveness of lumbosacral electroacupuncture (EA) for the treatment of SUI. Here’s a look at what they found and how it may apply in clinical practice.

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