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PGAD, It’s a Different Problem Than Sex Drive
hello. I’m Dr. Sangchul Hwang, an autonomic neurologist. Today, I’d like to talk about a common misconception about PGAD, or persistent genital arousal disorder. One of the most common questions I hear from patients in my office is, “Do I have a high sex drive?” But the first thing I want to talk about is that it can be a completely different issue than sex drive.
PGAD is a matter of ‘feeling,’ not wanting
PGAD stands for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder and is also known by other names such as Persistent Sexual Arousal Disorder, Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. It is a condition in which arousal sensations around the genitals persist or recur regardless of sexual desire or stimulation. In other words, it is not something you want or have sexual thoughts about, but rather a bodily sensation that persists without you wanting it to. For many sufferers, it can be very uncomfortable and distressing.
Why People Confuse Sexual Desire with Persistent Sexual Arousal Disorder
PGAD is often misunderstood because of its name. The term “sexual arousal” can make it sound like it’s a sexual problem, or like you have a high sex drive, but it’s not. Instead, many sufferers find it difficult to focus on their daily lives because of the unwanted sensations, and in some cases, their sleep is affected. So it’s better to understand PGAD as a physical symptom related to nervous system sensitivity, not a sexual problem.
Autonomic and pelvic nerve sensitivity
Your body has a system of nerve control called the autonomic nervous system. They automatically regulate a variety of bodily functions, including heartbeat, digestion, bladder function, pelvic sensation, and more. However, stress, overwork, or an underlying nervous sensitivity can throw your autonomic nerves out of balance, causing your nervous system to become overactive. In these situations, sensory nerves around the pelvis can also become sensitive, causing signals to continue to be transmitted even when there is no actual stimulus.
Reasons for no anomalies in the scan
Many people with persistent ED symptoms undergo gynecologic exams and other tests that don’t reveal any abnormalities, as the condition is likely related to functional sensitivity in the nervous system rather than structural problems in the organs, so it’s not uncommon for them to be told that their test results are normal, which further confuses them.
We don’t want you to have to think about this alone
If you’re experiencing symptoms of persistent genital arousal disorder, you may be too embarrassed to talk to anyone about it and suffer alone for a long time, but it’s never your fault or a sign of a sexual problem. Rather, it’s a sign that your body’s nervous system is becoming sensitive, and we don’t want you to suffer alone for too long.
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PGAD (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder), Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments – Excited Clinic
