Mammal female reproductive system Archives » One on One Physical Therapy

Male Pelvic Health: Pudendal Neuralgia

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-23T05:11:37-04:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Male Pelvic Health Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Organ systems, Rectum, Torso, Pelvic pain, Pudendal nerve entrapment, Pudendal nerve, Gynaecology, Human female reproductive system, Mammal female reproductive system, Vulva, Sexual anatomy, Medical classification, Savas Koutsantonis, Men's health, Hard flaccid syndrome, Perineum, Male Health, male pelvic floor, erectile dysfunction, Human surface anatomy, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, pelvis, Medical Subject Headings|

Pudendal Neuralgia is a painful condition caused by irritation of the pudendal nerve, usually via compression by muscles or ligaments along its pathway in the pelvis. This irritation causes pain and dysfunction (urinary/bowel and sexual) in both males and females. It is well established that most men wait years before seeking help with pelvic floor issues therefore, this blog will focus on men. The diagnosis of Pudendal Neuralgia is primarily based on signs and symptoms. Diagnostic tests alone are not [...]

Do You Know Your Vulva?

Do you Know your Vulva? Anatomical names are important! This post is specifically for the ladies, or anyone with a vulva… which is different from a vagina! The vulva is the name of the outer portion of genitalia in which the vagina sits. According to this article from the New York Post, up to 46% of American women surveyed couldn’t point out their cervix, and 57% couldn’t identify the uterus. Only one in 10 were able to correctly complete a female reproductive [...]