Alcock's canal syndrome revealing endometriosis

Nehme-Schuster, H.; Youssef, Cherif; Roy, Catherine; Brettes, Jean-Phillipe; Martin, Thierry; Pasquali, Jean‐Louis; Korganow, Anne‐Sophie

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(05)67487-9

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“…The nerve may also be compressed when muscles of the pelvic floor and pelvis become overactive. It is important to consider that end‐organ pathologies such as tumors, endometriosis [7], chronic constipation [8], and prolapse may also cause compression or stretching of the nerve. Entrapment of the nerve root at a radicular level rarely presents with symptoms of PN [3].…”

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Response to Pudendal Nerve Block in Women with Pudendal Neuralgia

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Response to Pudendal Nerve Block in Women with Pudendal Neuralgia

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“…In 1987, pudendal nerve entrapment was first described in a male cyclist who reported transient genital and perianal paresthesia and hypoesthesia. At the time, the symptoms were attributed to compression of the pudendal nerve in Alcock's canal [21]. However, newer studies have emerged suggesting that pudendal nerve injury results from stretching of the nerve during pedaling, as it spans between the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments, as well as compression of the nerve against the saddle where it innervates the perineum and symphysis [22].…”

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“…Prevailing evidence suggests that neurovascular damage occurs during cycling as a result of chronic compression of the genitals against the saddle [13,21]. In 1987, pudendal nerve entrapment was first described in a male cyclist who reported transient genital and perianal paresthesia and hypoesthesia.…”

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Les Lanternes Rouges: The Race for Information About Cycling-Related Female Sexual Dysfunction

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et al. 2014

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction Cycling is growing in popularity among women. As in men, it is associated with genital neuropathies and decreased sensation in female riders. However, there is a gap in research and information addressing the relationship between cycling and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in women. Aims To review the literature investigating pelvic floor injuries and sexual dysfunction in female cyclists. Methods Searches in several electronic databases were conducted, and relevant articles that met the inclusion criteria were identified for critical review. Main Outcome Measures The main outcome measure to be determined was the strength of the current body of evidence in published literature of a correlation between cycling‐related pelvic floor injuries and FSD. Results Data on FSD from cycling‐related injuries in women are limited. Research indicates that bicycle setup and riding equipment may be contributing factors. Women's ergonomics and physiology interact differently with the bicycle than men's. Current evidence offers insufficient foundation to recommend various effect‐mitigating equipment and products. Conclusions While gender‐specific cycling products offer a promising direction for protecting women riders, studies addressing FSD and pelvic floor injuries in women cyclists are inadequate to indicate clear etiology or provide treatment recommendations. Current evidence is also insufficient to recommend effect‐mitigating equipment and products. Partin SN, Connell KA, Schrader SM, and Guess MK. Les lanternes rouges: The race for information about cycling‐related female sexual dysfunction. J Sex Med 2014;11:2039–2047.

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“…The differential diagnosis, supported by imaging tests, is established between endometriosis, tumors, metastasis, and other lesions that cause compression of the Alcock's canal [23,24].…”

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