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Urologer eniga: 80–90 % av kronisk underlivssmärta kommer från pudendusnerven — och 9 av 10 missdiagnostiseras
Specialister inom kronisk bäckensmärta uppskattar att 80–90 % av all ihållande smärta i underlivet har en nervkomponent, ofta pudendusnerven. Trots detta missdiagnostiseras 9 av 10 patienter i åratal. Här förklarar vi varför — och hur Dr Renaud Bollens arbetar för att bryta den onda cirkeln.
Read articlePelvic Pain Treatment in Dubai and the UAE: A Guide for Regional Patients
Patients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman increasingly seek specialised care for pudendal neuralgia and pelvic compression syndromes. Here is what regional patients should know before choosing a centre.
Read articleKronisk bäckensmärta i Sverige: Varför så många patienter söker vård utomlands
Svenska patienter med kronisk bäckensmärta möter ofta långa väntetider, fragmenterad utredning och begränsad tillgång till specialiserad kirurgi. Här förklarar vi vårdlandskapet och när en second opinion utomlands är motiverad.
Read articleRecovery After Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery: What to Expect Month by Month
Pudendal nerve decompression can transform quality of life, but recovery is gradual. This month-by-month guide sets realistic expectations for pain, sitting tolerance and return to activity.
Read articleMR Neurography for Pelvic Pain: The 2026 Diagnostic Standard
3-Tesla MR neurography now allows direct visualisation of the pudendal, sciatic and obturator nerves. Here is how the modality is transforming the diagnostic pathway for chronic pelvic pain.
Read articleHow to Sit With Chronic Pelvic Pain: Ergonomics, Cushions and Daily Strategies
Sitting is the single most provocative activity for pudendal neuralgia and coccydynia. This evidence-based guide covers cushion choice, workstation setup and micro-habits that reduce daily pain.
Read articleÅterhämtning efter Pudendusdekompression: Din Vägledning till Smärtfrihet
Utforska återhämtningstiden efter pudendusdekompression, från omedelbar eftervård till långsiktig rehabilitering. Få insikt i hur du kan återfå livskvalitet efter operationen.
Read article男性盆腔疼痛：被忽视的深层病因与精准诊疗新思路
男性盆腔疼痛常被误诊或忽视，其背后可能隐藏着阴部神经卡压、盆底肌功能障碍等复杂病因。本文将深入解析这些被忽视的疼痛根源，并介绍国际先进的诊疗理念。
Read articleWhen Pelvic Pain Becomes Chronic: 6 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Is your pelvic pain more than just a passing ache? Learn the 6 crucial warning signs that indicate your pelvic pain might be chronic, and discover options for specialized care.
Read articleرأي ثان لآلام الحوض غير المبررة: متى وكيف تبحث عنه في دبي والإمارات؟
هل تعاني من آلام الحوض المستمرة دون تشخيص واضح؟ اكتشف متى وكيف يمكن للاستشارة الثانية أن تحدث فرقًا حاسمًا في رحلة علاجك. لا تتردد في البحث عن أفضل رعاية متخصصة.
Read article만성 골반통의 숨겨진 원인: 혈관성 골반통증 (메이-터너 증후군, 호두까기 증후군)
오랜 시간 원인을 알 수 없는 만성 골반통, 앉으면 회음부가 아프거나 자전거 탄 후 음부 통증을 겪고 계신가요? 메이-터너 증후군과 호두까기 증후군 등 혈관성 골반통증의 증상과 진단, 그리고 해외 전문 치료 정보를 상세히 알려드립니다.
Read articleエンドメトリオーシスだけではない女性の骨盤痛：慢性骨盤痛の原因と海外最先端治療
女性の骨盤痛は子宮内膜症だけではありません。慢性骨盤痛、陰部神経痛、座ると痛む骨盤底の痛みなど、多様な原因と症状について解説し、ドバイやベルギーでの専門治療、そしてルノー・ボレンズ教授のオンライン診療をご紹介します。
Read article陰部神經痛與會陰灼熱痛：難以啟齒的慢性盆腔疼痛，您不是孤單一人
陰部神經痛（Pudendal Neuralgia）導致的會陰灼熱痛，常被誤診為其他疾病，嚴重影響生活品質。本文為您解析此症，並介紹國際權威治療方案。
Read articleDr Renaud Bollens Has Trained More Than 140 Pelvic Surgeons Worldwide
Prof. Renaud Bollens has personally trained and mentored more than 140 pelvic surgeons across Europe, the Middle East and Asia — operating alongside them and shaping the modern standard of pudendal nerve decompression.
Read articleWhy Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Is the First-Line Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Specialist pelvic floor physiotherapy resolves or significantly improves the majority of chronic pelvic pain cases before surgical options are ever considered. Here is what current 2026 evidence shows.
Read articleMR神经成像：揭秘慢性盆腔疼痛的幕后“元凶”——精准诊断盆腔神经卡压
慢性盆腔疼痛困扰无数患者，尤其是阴部神经痛、坐骨神经痛误诊等问题。MR神经成像（MR Neurography）作为一种先进的影像技术，能精准诊断盆腔神经卡压，为治疗指明方向。
Read articlePudendusnerventrapment efter cykling: En guide för att hitta lindring
Upplever du bäckensmärta, domningar eller sveda efter cykling? Pudendusnerventrapment kan vara orsaken. Lär dig mer om denna vanliga men ofta missförstådda åkomma och hur du kan få hjälp.
Read articlePelvic Pain Misdiagnosed: Why It's Not Always Sciatica or Prostatitis
Experiencing persistent pelvic pain? It might not be sciatica or prostatitis, even if you've been told it is. Learn why accurate diagnosis is crucial for lasting relief.
Read articleآلام الحوض بعد الولادة وعصب الفرج: دليل شامل للمريضات في دبي والخليج
هل تعانين من آلام مزمنة في الحوض بعد الولادة؟ قد يكون السبب عصب الفرج. اكتشفي الأسباب، الأعراض، وخيارات العلاج المتخصصة في دبي مع الدكتور رينو بولنس.
Read articlePudendusnerventrapment efter cykling: En guide för dig med bäckensmärta
Cyklister kan drabbas av pudendusnerventrapment, en smärtsam åkomma som påverkar bäckenområdet. Lär dig mer om symptom, orsaker och hur du kan få hjälp hos Pelvic Institute.
Read articleWhen Pelvic Pain Isn't Sciatica or Prostatitis: A Guide for International Patients
Experiencing persistent pelvic pain misdiagnosed as sciatica or prostatitis? Learn why accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and how the Pelvic Institute can help.
Read article陰部神経ブロック：治療を検討されている方へ知っていただきたいこと
陰部神経ブロックは、慢性骨盤痛や陰部神経痛による痛みを和らげるための治療法です。この処置を受けることを検討されている日本の患者様が、事前に知っておくべきことについて、その全貌を解説します。
Read article尾骶骨痛楚與陰部神經牽連：為何您的坐姿會導致慢性盆腔疼痛？
您是否正遭受難以忍受的尾骶骨痛楚，甚至延伸至會陰部，並懷疑與陰部神經有關？這篇文章將為香港、新加坡、台灣、澳門的患者及其家屬，詳細剖析尾骶骨痛與陰部神經壓迫的關聯，並探討國際領先的治療方案。
Read article음부신경 감압 수술: 만성 골반통 및 음부신경통으로부터의 회복 가능성
만성 골반통, 앉으면 아픈 통증으로 고통받고 계신가요? 음부신경 감압 수술은 이러한 고통에서 벗어날 수 있는 희망적인 치료법입니다. 수술 결과와 회복 과정에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
Read articleآلام الحوض بعد الولادة والألم العصبي الفرجي (Pudendal Neuralgia): دليل شامل للأمهات في دبي والخليج
هل تعانين من آلام الحوض المستمرة بعد الولادة؟ اكتشفي كل ما تحتاجين لمعرفته عن آلام الحوض بعد الولادة والألم العصبي الفرجي (Pudendal Neuralgia)، وكيف يمكن للدكتور رينو بولنس مساعدتكِ في دبي.
Read articleWhen Pelvic Pain Isn't Sciatica or Prostatitis: Understanding Misdiagnosis
Experiencing persistent pelvic pain? It might not be sciatica or prostatitis. Learn why accurate diagnosis is crucial and how the Pelvic Institute can help you find answers and effective treatment.
Read articleFörstå och Hantera Pudendusnerventrapment efter Cykling: En Guide
Cykling kan tyvärr leda till pudendusnerventrapment och svår bäckensmärta. Lär dig mer om symtom, orsaker och behandlingsalternativ för att återfå din livskvalitet.
Read articlePelvic Pain Misdiagnosed: When It's More Than Just Sciatica or Prostatitis
Experiencing persistent pelvic pain often mistaken for sciatica or prostatitis? Discover why accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and how the Pelvic Institute can help.
Read articleBäckensmärta: När det misstas för ischias eller prostatit – En guide för patienter
Upplev en bäckensmärta som inte går över? Ofta misstolkas symptom, särskilt när det gäller diagnoser som ischias och prostatit. Lär dig mer om hur du kan få rätt diagnos och behandling för din bäckensmärta.
Read articleمتلازمة عصب الفرج بعد ركوب الدراجات: فهم الأعراض والعلاج في دبي
هل تعاني من آلام في منطقة الحوض بعد ركوب الدراجات؟ قد تكون متلازمة انحباس العصب الفرجي (Pudendal Nerve Entrapment) هي السبب. تعرف على الأعراض، التشخيص، وخيارات العلاج المتاحة في دبي مع الدكتور رينو بولنس.
Read articleChronic Pelvic Pain Worse When Sitting: Understanding Your Discomfort
If chronic pelvic pain worsens when you sit, you're not alone. This article explores common causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this challenging condition, offering hope and expert guidance from the Pelvic Institute.
Read articlePudendal Neuralgia Symptoms in Women: A Complete 2026 Guide
A clear, patient-friendly guide to pudendal neuralgia symptoms in women — burning perineal pain, sitting intolerance, urinary urgency and sexual dysfunction — and when to seek specialist assessment.
Read articleWhen Blood Vessels Squeeze Nerves: The Pelvic Compression Syndromes Most Clinicians Miss
May-Thurner Syndrome, Nutcracker Syndrome and pelvic venous congestion can produce burning nerve pain identical to pudendal entrapment. Here is why the pelvic vasculature deserves a place in every chronic pelvic pain work-up.
Read articleDeep Gluteal Syndrome: The 'New Sciatica' Behind Chronic Buttock and Pelvic Pain
Most patients labelled with 'sciatica' actually have extra-spinal entrapment of the sciatic or pudendal nerve inside the deep gluteal space. A 2026 update on diagnosis and endoscopic decompression.
Read articleCentral Sensitisation in Chronic Pelvic Pain: When the Nervous System Rewires Itself
Long-standing pelvic pain does not stay in the pelvis. Over time, the spinal cord and brain amplify the signal, and treating the peripheral nerve alone is no longer enough. A 2026 clinical overview.
Read articleMyofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome: The Muscle Problem Behind Many 'Bladder' and 'Prostate' Diagnoses
Chronic hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles produces urinary urgency, painful intercourse and perineal pain that is routinely mislabelled as interstitial cystitis or chronic prostatitis. A 2026 clinical update.
Read articlePudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome: What the 2025 Literature Actually Says
A recent review by Kaur, Leslie and Singh consolidates current knowledge on Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome. Here is what it means for patients navigating diagnosis, imaging and treatment choices.
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