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What is the definition of Pudendal Neuralgia?
Pudendal Neuralgia occurs when the pudendal nerve is injured, irritated, or compressed. Symptoms include burning pain (often unilateral), tingling, or numbness in any of the following areas: buttocks, genitals, or perineum (area between the buttocks and genitals). Symptoms are typically present when a person is sitting but often go away when the person is standing or lying down. The pain tends to increase as the day progresses. Additional symptoms include pain during sex and needing to urinate frequently and/or urgently. Damage to the pudendal nerve can result from surgical procedures, childbirth, trauma, spasms of the pelvic floor muscles, or tumors. Pudendal Neuralgia may also result from certain infections (such as herpes simplex infections) or certain activities (such as cycling and squatting exercises). There are no imaging studies that diagnose Pudendal Neuralgia; however, MRI and CT may help to exclude other causes of the pain.
What are the alternative names for Pudendal Neuralgia?
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Who are the top Pudendal Neuralgia Local Doctors?
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
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Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Women's Urology

3601 West 13 Mile Road, 2 South, 
Royal Oak, MI 
248-898-0898
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Kenneth Peters is a Urologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Peters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Pudendal Neuralgia, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Aquablation. Dr. Peters is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Karolynn T. Echols
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Distinguished in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Karolynn T. Echols
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Jefferson Health – Art Museum

2130 Spring Garden Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Karolynn Echols is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Echols is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Echols is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstruc and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Echols is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Mario E. Castellanos
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Mario E. Castellanos
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Dignity Health Medical Group Pelvic Pain And Surgery-St. Joseph's

500 W Thomas Rd Ste 680, 
Phoenix, AZ 
602-406-6017
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English
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Mario Castellanos is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, Nerve Decompression, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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What are the latest Pudendal Neuralgia Clinical Trials?
Decompression of Pudendal and Inferior Cluneal Nerves Using Robot-assisted Laparoscopy for Entrapment Neuralgias: Results After 1 Year of Follow-up (the X-DECO Study)
Decompression of Pudendal and Inferior Cluneal Nerves Using Robot-assisted Laparoscopy for Entrapment Neuralgias: Results After 1 Year of Follow-up (the X-DECO Study)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026

Summary: The objective of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of the laparoscopic robot-assited approach after 1 year of follow-up, on pain experience, and anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome and quality of life.

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Comparing Conventional and High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency Applied to the Pudendal Nerve in the Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparing Conventional and High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency Applied to the Pudendal Nerve in the Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study is a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating two types of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment for patients with pudendal neuralgia. Pudendal neuralgia is a chronic neuropathic pain affecting the perineum and pelvic area, often causing significant discomfort and reduced quality of life. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional PRF or ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center