Pudendal Neuromodulation in Southeast Michigan

Performed only at the Women's Urology and Pelvic Health Center in Royal Oak, pudendal neuromodulation is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure in which a small lead with 4 electrodes is placed at the pudendal nerve in the pelvis. The pudendal nerve impacts the bladder, urethra, vagina, rectum, clitoris, and pelvic floor muscles. Dysfunction of the nerve can lead to pelvic/rectal pain, urinary/bowel dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. The pudendal nerve can be damaged by childbirth, traumatic injury, or compression (like bike riding), along with other reasons. The purpose of neuromodulation is to override the abnormal signals being sent to the brain that cause these bothersome symptoms. The benefit of pudendal neuromodulation is it can be tested outside the body with a temporary stimulator before deciding to implant a permanent device.

Frequently asked questions

Corewell Health pioneering treatments

Corewell Health urologists pioneered pudendal neuromodulation. Providers at Corewell Health Women's Urology and Pelvic Health Center have performed the procedure on more than 200 patients – more than anyone else in the world.

The research on pudendal neuromodulation has been published in several urology journals and is used to train doctors all over the world to perform this technique.

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