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Can a vaginal birth cause inability to orgasm? like from pudendal nerve damage? how common would this be?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Anything is possisbl: But very uncommon, please see your gyn and you may need to be referred to help treat that.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possibly: I would recommend evaluation of your pelvic floor including nerves, muscle strenght and reflexes. Consider following up with gynecologist, urogynecologist....

Answered 11/19/2014

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A member asked:

Can a vaginal birth cause inability to orgasm? like from pudendal nerve damage? how common would this be?

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