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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
Dr. Kenneth M. Peters
Urology
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Kenneth M. Peters
Urology

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Urology Clinic

3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 404, 
Royal Oak, MI 
248-551-3519
Experience:
35+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kenneth Peters is a Urologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. 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.

Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
Radiology
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Avneesh Chhabra
Radiology

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
214-590-0062
Languages Spoken:
English
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Avneesh Chhabra is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mononeuritis Multiplex, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Pudendal Neuralgia, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Mario Castellanos
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Dr. Mario Castellanos
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dignity Health Medical Group Pelvic Pain And Surgery-St. Joseph's

500 W Thomas Rd Ste 680, 
Phoenix, AZ 
602-406-6017
Languages Spoken:
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 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Nerve Decompression, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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What are the latest Pudendal Neuralgia Clinical Trials?
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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EFFICACY OF THE USUAL TREATMENT WITH INFILTRATION OF LOCAL ANAESTHETIC IN THE TREATMENT OF PUDENDAL NEURALGIA: A RANDOMISED TRIAL COMPARED WITH A PHYSIOLOGICAL SERUM
EFFICACY OF THE USUAL TREATMENT WITH INFILTRATION OF LOCAL ANAESTHETIC IN THE TREATMENT OF PUDENDAL NEURALGIA: A RANDOMISED TRIAL COMPARED WITH A PHYSIOLOGICAL SERUM
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a chronic nerve compression syndrome causing neuropathic pain. Treatment includes medication, infiltration and decompressive surgery. Medicinal treatment involves the use of drugs that have proved effective in other areas, such as shingles or diabetes. There is no consensus on the molecules to be used for pudendal nerve infiltration (PNTI), and less than half of patients...

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