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A member asked:

Has anyone been diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia after delivery?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pudendal neuralgia: Yes pudendal neuralgia can be seen after a delivery.

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Answered 3/30/2012

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Uncommon: It is an uncommon but recognized complication.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: It is very possible for the pudendal nerve to be damaged during delivery Resources: www.pelvicpain.org www.pudendalhope.info http://www.oswego.edu/~msheppar/isc325/spuninfo/physician.html

Answered 11/23/2014

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