Definition The pudendal nerve is a nerve that runs through the pelvic and genital area. It is also called the “pubic nerve”. It is responsible for the motoric innervation of muscles as well as for sensitive innervation, i.e. all tactile and pressure sensations, in the area from the anus to the genitals. Anatomy The pudendal … Pudendal nerve – course and failure
Function As a nerve, the function of the pudendal nerve is to connect tissue and muscles with the spinal cord and brain and thus to be able to perceive sensations and to execute movements or muscle tension. The pudendal nerve reaches large areas of the intimate and genital area via its end branches. Through its … Function | Pudendal nerve – course and failure
Nervus Pudendus Neuralgia Pudendal nerve neuralgia refers to damage to the pudendal nerve and the associated pain. The damage usually occurs at the greatest constriction during the course of the pudendal nerve, the so-called Alcock’s canal. For this reason, pudendal nerve neuralgia is often referred to as ‘Alcock’ syndrome. In women, pudendal nerve neuralgia occurs … Nervus Pudendus Neuralgia | Pudendal nerve – course and failure
Irritation of the pudendal nerve The pudendal nerve can be irritated by the layers of tissue surrounding it. If permanent pressure is exerted on a nerve, e.g. due to incorrect posture or overloading, this can lead to local nerve irritation, which may spread further. The irritation of the pudendal nerve usually manifests itself in a … Irritation of the pudendal nerve | Pudendal nerve – course and failure
Pain during sexual intercourse Lowering the uterus can cause discomfort and pain during intercourse. Due to a weakness of the supporting apparatus of the uterus, the uterus and the vagina shift downwards. If the man penetrates into the woman during sexual intercourse, the affected persons feel a pulling pain in the abdomen. The pain during … Pain during sexual intercourse | What are the symptoms of uterus prolapse?
Intestinal complaints When the uterus is lowered, the uterus can also be shifted backwards and downwards. In this position, the uterus exerts increased pressure on the rectum behind it, which consists of rectum and anal canal. As a result, women suffer from intestinal complaints, such as pain during bowel movements or constipation. Uterine prolapse The … Intestinal complaints | What are the symptoms of uterus prolapse?
Introduction A uterus prolapse affects every second woman in the course of her life. The uterus is lowered due to a weak pelvic floor (for example, after giving birth) and is thus deeper in the pelvis than before. Lowering the uterus is very unpleasant for the affected women and is accompanied by various symptoms. These … What are the symptoms of uterus prolapse?
Back pain in the lumbar spine The characteristic symptom of uterine prolapse is more or less severe back pain in the area of the lumbar spine and on both sides of the sacrum. Due to the changed position of the uterus in the pelvis, the pelvic organs press on the supporting apparatus of the uterus, … Back pain in the lumbar spine | What are the symptoms of uterus prolapse?
Introduction The pelvic floor represents the connective tissue-muscular floor of the pelvic cavity in humans. It has various functions and is divided into three layers: It is used to close the pelvic outlet and to secure the position of the organs in the pelvis. – The anterior part of the pelvic floor (urogenital diaphragm), The … Pelvic floor
Diseases The pelvic floor can slacken in old age and then no longer perform the functions described above. Due to overweight, chronic physical overloading, poor posture or operations in the small pelvis, the pelvic floor can slacken prematurely and lead to incontinence. In women, the pelvic floor can also be weakened by childbirth. This can … Diseases | Pelvic floor
Tension The targeted tensing of the pelvic floor is a task that is very difficult to perform without instruction. Although the pelvic floor consists of deliberately controllable muscles, it is very rare to consciously tense these muscles alone. Fortunately, there are exercises that can be helpful in tensing the muscles of the pelvic floor. It … Tension | Pelvic floor
English: Pelvis Medical: Pelvis Anatomy The pelvis is the part of the body above the legs and below the abdomen. In humans, a distinction is made anatomically between a large (pelvis major) and a small pelvis (pelvis minor). The pelvis contains the bladder, rectum and sexual organs; in women, the uterus, vagina and fallopian tubes; … Basins
