The feeling of an orgasm is very pleasant but it also may be unpleasant and distressing. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) or Genitopelvic Dysthesia (GD) is the condition when these sensations are unpleasant. However, you may rarely experience this condition that causes unpleasant and unwanted arousal. In this document, we will talk about symptoms, causes, treatment, and others.
What is Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder?
When an individual experiences uncontrollable sensations of arousal is called PGAD. Usually, these arousals are provoked without sexual contact, thoughts, or desire. Those who experience this condition may feel arousal even after sexual activity or masturbation. PGAD may occur in both men and women but in females is more common than in males. It is important to make a difference between Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. In the second condition, a woman does not experience sexual arousal during sexual intercourse.
Symptoms of PGAD
Many symptoms may cause this condition. In any case, these symptoms may be different among people. Females experience uncomfortable sensations (including wetness and itching around the genital area). These sensations can cause an orgasm without any sexual arousal. In males, one symptom of PGAD is painful erections, which may last for several hours. Besides these symptoms, check below the common symptoms of this condition. Examples include:
- Extreme high blood pressure
- Blurred or spotty vision
- Pain in the genital area
- Shallow or irregular breathing
- Abnormal high heart rate
Ask for medical help if you experience any of the symptoms of PGAD because it may be harmful to you.
Causes of PGAD
Another important step in the treatment of this condition is to find the causes. Healthcare professionals can help in diagnosing and thereby, prescribe an effective treatment for you. Stress and Tarlov Cyst also can cause this disorder. About 67% of females with PGAD had Tarlov Cysts, according to a study. Check below some common causes of PGAD:
- Genital infections
- Periclitoral masses
- Pelvic varices
- Adverse reactions of using Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Treatment of PGAD
Fortunately, this condition is treatable and there are many treatment options. For example psychological treatment, medications, physical exercises, and others. Check below some of them in detail:
- Psychological Treatment – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is usually prescribed by doctors to treat PGAD in females. This therapy helps to manage anxiety and depression, which may worsen negative effects. However, if you experience severe PGAD, healthcare professionals may prescribe Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
- Medicines – Many medicines may be used to treat PGAD. Therefore, physicians prescribe antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and others. However, if these drugs cause PGAD as an adverse effect, physicians may adjust the dosage or even change the drug.
- Kegel Exercises – It is recommended to try these exercises alongside medicines, and psychological therapies because it may help to treat this disorder.
It is not allowed to administer any PGAD medications without a physician’s approval because it may lead to unpleasant results such as severe negative effects. Furthermore, if you are not treating this condition it may lead to complications and certain health risks. For example pain during sexual intercourse, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and others.
