Health Organization for Pudendal Education

I'm confused by all the initials used to describe various conditions and diagnoses. I've searched the site for somewhere to find definitions but was unsuccessful. Are other newbies confused too? Where might I look? The more we learn about this condition the better able we are to figure out our own situations. Thanks for any help you can give.

I don't think we've got a list anywhere, Judy. Which initials come to mind as being puzzling?

Nearly everything is a mystery when you're first starting down this road Calluna. Examples of whar I meant are initals like PGAD that are discussed in threads and some like TOT and LAVH at the bottom of postings in patient histories. Many I have been able to figure out from the anatomy section but others escape me. Thank you so much for monitoring this forum.

I don't know all of those but I can tell you PGAD is persistent genital arousal disorder and SIJD is sacroiliac joint dysfunction. RSD is reflex sympathetic dystrophy, but that seems to have been mainly replaced with CRPS - complex regional pain syndrome. both are terms describing central nervous system (CNS)sensitization.
I think if we all chip in a bit of info like I just did, we can turn this thread into a glossary

TOT is trans-obturator sling surgery, this procedure is done to relieve stress incontinence.

LAVH is laparascopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.

This thread is an excellent idea, I think!

Great idea! Thanks to all who contribute. Is LFCN lateral femoral cutaneous nerve?

I`m glad you asked this Judy.
Sorry, I haven`t got any initial explanations to add. But knowing all the various terms is going to be helpful in trying to fathom out what`s what!
take care
Joy

judy c wrote:Is LFCN lateral femoral cutaneous nerve?

Yes! You're absolutely correct!
PFCN = Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
TG = Transgluteal
STL = Sacrotuberous Ligament
SSL = Sacrospinous Ligament

It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a full glossary of pelvic terms onto the home page.
PS, Piriformis Syndrome
CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CS Central Sensitisation
CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or RSD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
BM Bowel Movement
PT Physiotherapy/Physio (for non Americans)
GP General Practitioner (UK) primary care doctor.
A & E Accident and Emergency (same everywhere?)
PNMLT Pudendal Nerve Motor Latency Test
ESWT Electric Shock Wave Treatmnet
CTOA Can't Think Of Anymore


Good idea. I know I have duplicated HM (oooh another ) but just to group those pain syndromes together.
Duplicate HM!!!! could there ever be another