2006/03/20 by David Goldmeier, Sandra R. Leiblum · 2 citations
Medicine · Psychology · #Sexual function and dysfunction studies #Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research #Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
paper · doi:10.1258/095646206776253480
openalex publication_date 2006/03/20 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/15
The persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS) is a newly described entity where women become involuntarily aroused genitally for extended periods in time in the absence of sexual desire. Genital vasoengorgement and oedema have been observed. These women are found to be usually very distressed. The cause of the syndrome in the majority of cases is unknown, although a number of women report symptoms after withdrawal from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. There is no specific therapy at present, although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was concomitant severe depression.