Persistent genital arousal disorder | |
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Other names | PGAD |
Specialty | Sexology, neurology |
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), originally called persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS),[1] is spontaneous, persistent, unwanted and uncontrollable genital arousal in the absence of sexual stimulation or sexual desire,[2][3] and is typically not relieved by orgasm.[3][4] Instead, multiple orgasms over hours or days may be required for relief.[4]
PGAD occurs in people of both sexes.[5][4][6] It has been compared to priapism in male and female genitalia.[6][7] PGAD is rare and is not well understood.[2][4] The literature is inconsistent with the nomenclature. It is distinguished from hypersexuality, which is characterized as heightened sexual desire.[1][4]
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