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What is PGAD ? I anxious to know as everybody recently discuss about this. And finally I got it. PGAD or Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder is a sexual disorder that has not been fully defined yet. It’s the feeling of sexual venus that do not fade and is not caused by sexual stimulation activity. Or we can say that PGAD refers to the experience of persistent feelings of genital arousal (often described as “pelvic tension” or “pelvic stress”) that are not associated with sexual stimulation of any kind, that don’t go away on their own, and that cause the individual pain or distress. PGAD can become a nuisance or even painful.

PGAD (formerly known as PSAs, Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome) only for the first time in 2001, but has existed for some time, thousands of women worldwide. PGAD not completely healed, but there are treatments that can reduce or eliminate the pain associated with PGAD such as medication, pelvic massage, therapy and support groups.

As mentioned in the sexuality.about.com, in a review of PGAD, Sandra Lieblum, one author of the original persistent sexual arousal syndrome article, outlines four different courses of treatment that may provide relief. Herewith I copy and paste for you :

No single treatment has emerged, and it may be that treatments do not completely eliminate the condition. But they may help reduce pain, stress, and discomfort. Treatment options include:

1. Psycho-education and support.
Knowing that you are not alone in your experiences, and that it isn’t “all in your head” or something you should be “thankful” for can go a long way in reducing stress and even symptoms. The support group psas-support is an important resource for anyone living with PGAD.

2. Identifying triggers.
For some women, certain triggers make the pain or discomfort worse. Discovering what the triggers are can make it easier to avoid them.

3. Pelvic massage.
Stretching and pelvic massage which can relax the pelvic floor muscles and increase awareness of stress and tension, may help in reducing pain. A physiotherapist or other healthcare practitioner with experience in pelvic issues may provide some help in this area.

4. Medications.
Given that some medications may be related to onset of PGAD for some women, it is understandable that they may not want to pursue treatment. On the other hand, the experience can be so distressing that some women will take a “whatever works” approach. No single medications are recommended, and Lieblum suggests that finding one that works is a process of trial and error to be done with your physician.

Whether or not it is rare, the fact is that for women living with PGAD the symptoms can cause extreme distress and have a significant negative impact both on their sexuality and their entire lives. Hopefully researchers will continue to investigate this condition, and women will continue to speak up and not suffer in silence.