Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.
Beth Howlett, MAcOM, LAc
Beth Howlett is the current President of the Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OAAOM). For more information, visit www.oaaom.com.