Have you ever heard of the condition “Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder?” Sadly, many people have never heard of this condition, but a large percentage of the population suffers from it. Typically, sexual arousal requires stimulation or some activity that draws your attention to the concept of genital pleasure. Unfortunately, persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD, does not allow the sufferer to experience arousal in the same manner.

People who are suffering from PGAD do not feel comfortable talking to family or friends about their condition. Others are uncomfortable bringing the condition to the attention of their doctor. However, there are treatments available for people who suffer from PGAD San Diego CA, and you can achieve relief from the nagging sensations that it causes.

What is it Like Suffering from PGAD?

People who suffer from PGAD become sexually aroused without any physical activity that would cause a person to consider sexual actions. There is no stimulation necessary for them to respond in a sexual manner. Even though there is no cause, all of the symptoms of arousal are present, including an embarrassing erection, or vaginal swelling.

Some people with PGAD experience the condition so severe that they feel constant orgasmic sensations throughout the day. Almost everyone experiences this at some point in their life, and the symptoms can last for hours, days, or even weeks. There are methods of temporarily relieving the sensation, but no means of permanently achieving relief.

Unfortunately, some people suffer from this condition chronically through their entire life, and they suffer in silence because of the stigma surrounding sexual stimulation. The condition PGAD is most commonly considered in women. When it is reported in men, the condition is typically referred to as priapism. Generally, men who suffer from this condition experience an erection that lasts for several hours, with no reason for sexual arousal.

Causes of PGAD

There are a lot of reasons for a person to develop the condition called PGAD. Unfortunately, the condition is difficult to diagnose. The related condition, called priapism can occur in men or women. It is typically caused by improper blood flow out of the genital area, which causes the clitoris, or penis to remain engorged, causing the tissue to become erect.

The condition can also be caused by an underlying mental condition or a procedure completed on the urinary system. In men, the main cause may be an entrapped nerve from a vasectomy.

Symptoms of PGAD

The most common symptom reported with PGAD is the most obvious to the person suffering from the condition. Most patients report feeling sexually aroused for no reason. For women, the most notable symptom is genital arousal. For men, the most notable symptom is an erection that lasts for several hours and can lead to pain in the genital region. Other symptoms, which may not be as notable are:

• Flushing of the face and neck
• Increased blood pressure
• Rapid heart rate
• Shallow breathing
• Mild or moderate muscle spasms in the body
• Spotty vision
• Blurry vision
• Genital pain, especially in areas that become engorged during sexual stimulation.

Treatment for PGAD

Treatment for PGAD is based on relieving symptoms, unless there is an underlying cause, such as an entrapped nerve or difficulty with blood flow.

Some patients find relief in masturbating to the point of orgasm. However, this provides only short-term relief from the condition, and the sensation may return. Unfortunately, masturbating to relieve symptoms may make the symptoms worse, and not all patients who try this achieve relief from their symptoms. Other treatments that help relieve the symptoms of PGAD are numbing gels, electrical stimulation therapy, or nerve conduction therapy.