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- Title
Persistent genital arousal in women -- a new syndrome entity.
- Authors
Goldmeier, David; Leiblum, Sandra R
- Abstract
The persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS) is a newly described entity where women become involuntarily aroused genitally for extended periods in time in the absence of sexual desire. Genital vasoengorgement and oedema have been observed. These women are found to be usually very distressed. The cause of the syndrome in the majority of cases is unknown, although a number of women report symptoms after withdrawal from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. There is no specific therapy at present, although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was concomitant severe depression.
- Publication
International journal of STD & AIDS, 2006, Vol 17, Issue 4, p215
- ISSN
0956-4624
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1258/095646206776253480