Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
Unwanted, spontaneous, irritating, annoying arousal?
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a type of arousal disorder that causes distress and a poor quality of life. The incidence is underreported because many women feel embarrassed or ashamed. PGAD is a serious medical condition and requires prompt treatment from an expert in sexual medicine because it can lead to suicidal thoughts.
Symptoms
- Persistent, intrusive, unwanted physical arousal
- Throbbing, pulsating, or pressure along the genitals (clitoris, labia, vagina)
- Occurs involuntary without any sexual stimulus
- Orgasm does not relieve the symptoms
Causes
The exact cause of PGAD in not known, but is possibly related to the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hormones
- Medications
- Trazodone
- Effexor (venlafaxine)
- Herbal estrogen products
- Neurologic disorder
- Vascular conditon
Treatments
- Couples therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Hypnosis
- Relaxation techniques
- Ice pack to the genitals
- Prescription medications (off-label)
- Antidepressants
- Anti-seizure medications
- Lidocaine ointment (topical anesthetic)
- Chantix (varenicline)
Stop suffering and start living YOUR LIFE the way YOU WANT!