Persistent Sexual Arousal is a Real Trouble for Women

The new study involving women who suffer from PSAS (persistent sexual arousal syndrome) revealed that this condition leads to a number of psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety and panic.

Quite recently discovered condition called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS) or Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) results in spontaneous sexual arousal that appears as a reaction to different even minor stimuli, such as vibrations from the cell phone or different sounds. Very often women do not experience relief after one or several orgasms. Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome was reported by women of all ages, aged from teenage to menopause.

Many women who have this syndrome experience intense physical arousal for prolonged period of time, often making it impossible for them to concentrate or perform routine tasks.

In spite of the fact, that there are no exact figures to name the percentage of women suffering from PSAS, it is believed that the condition is rarely met. Although the recent data proves, that number of women who participate in web-based surveys to find the individuals having symptoms of persistent sexual arousal may count up to several hundreds. The information collected from many health-related sites as well as some studies suggests that psychological, medical and pharmacological factors play significant role for this condition.

For many women, this condition is accompanied by serious distress, frustration, guilt and anxiety, while the cause and the treatment remains unknown. Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., one of the leading researchers and former President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health said that this conditions needs "serious research attention".

The recent research showed that most women having PSAS also had conditions in one way or another related to pre-existing stress illnesses. David Goldmeier, M.D., co-author of the study, said that until now no physical conditions or medications were found to cause PSAS, but he urges for women suffering from this disorder to consult sympathetic physician.

The first study on this topic will be published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine