The Somatic and Autonomic Innervation of the Clitoris; Preliminary Evidence of Sexual Dysfunction after Minimally Invasive Slings

The DNC is located inferior of the pubic ramus and was not disturbed during the placement of the TVT-O. However, the autonomic innervation of the vaginal wall was disrupted by the TVT procedure, which could lead to altered lubrication-swelling response. Bekker MD, Hogewoning CRC, Wallner C, Elzevier HW, and DeRuiter MC. The somatic and autonomic innervation of the clitoris; preliminary evidence of sexual dysfunction after minimally invasive slings. J Sex Med 2012;9:1566-1578.