Can pinched nerves reduce vaginal feeling?
Yes, pinched or compressed nerves in the pelvis, lower back, or spine can reduce vaginal feeling by affecting the sensory pathways to the genital area.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Pinched nerves—often due to disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or pelvic injury—can interrupt normal nerve signals to and from the vaginal area. This may cause numbness, tingling, or reduced sensation. Treatment options include physiotherapy, pain management, and sometimes surgery. NHS: Slipped disc.
Clinical Context
Persistent changes in vaginal feeling should be assessed by a neurologist or pelvic health specialist to identify and treat the underlying cause.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NICE guidelines support comprehensive neurological assessment and rehabilitation for nerve-related sexual dysfunction (NICE CKS).