When the nerve becomes inflamed or entrapped, it can produce symptoms such as:

• Burning, stabbing, or aching pain in the groin or lower abdomen
• Shooting or electric pain into the upper thigh or genital area
• Tingling or numbness in the skin around the pubic bone, scrotum, or labia
• Increased sensitivity to touch, tight clothing, or sitting
• Sexual discomfort, especially during or after intimacy

Common Causes

Genitofemoral neuralgia often develops after trauma or surgical procedures in the lower abdomen or pelvis. Common causes include:

• Inguinal or femoral hernia repair
• Appendectomy, C-section, or hysterectomy
• Spinal nerve root irritation (L1–L2)
• Scar tissue formation around the nerve pathway
• Direct trauma or compression from clothing or belts

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

Barcelona Cryo Center offers ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to treat genitofemoral neuralgia by deactivating the painful nerve fibers while preserving muscle and organ function. Using real-time imaging, the affected branch — either the genital or femoral portion — is precisely located and cooled to temporarily stop pain signal transmission.

This minimally invasive approach is ideal for patients who want lasting relief without the risks of additional surgery or dependence on nerve pain medications.

Key Benefits:

• Precision-based: Ultrasound ensures safe, targeted nerve treatment
• Minimally invasive: No cutting, burning, or sedation required
• Function-preserving: Cryoneurolysis avoids damage to motor nerves or deep organs
• Relieves post-surgical or spontaneous pain: Effective even years after the original cause
• Repeatable: Treatment can be safely repeated as needed

Ideal Candidates

You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:

• Have burning or shooting pain in your groin, genital area, or lower abdomen
• Have had prior surgeries that may have irritated the genitofemoral nerve
• Have not found relief with medications, physical therapy, or injections
• Are seeking a nonsurgical, outpatient solution to restore comfort and mobility

Find Relief from Deep Groin and Nerve Pain

If genitofemoral neuralgia is affecting your mobility, sleep, or intimacy, cryoneurolysis may offer the relief you’ve been searching for. It’s fast, focused, and function-preserving — with real results for real pain.

Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.