[] An Alternative Treatment for Pelvic Pain
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Pelvic pain can make life miserable for the millions of women who suffer with it. Sometimes it's caused by endometriosis, a common condition in which tissue from the uterus grows outside of the uterus and becomes inflamed.
Now some women are finding relief with acupuncture.
Doctors believe acupuncture needles stimulate certain points in the body and restore energy flow. The Chinese call that energy "qi," and they feel it's essential to good health.
It doesn't work for everyone, just as medication or surgery doesn't cure all pelvic pain. But it is an approved alternative. When performed properly with sterile needles, there's no danger, and it may offer real relief from a very painful condition.