Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 14, 2025
06:44
Demonstration of Cutaneous Allodynia in Association with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Published on: June 23, 2009
19.6K
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia.
1Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 2, 2024
Summary
Persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is a distressing condition often misdiagnosed. This paper presents a biopsychosocial algorithm for PGAD/GPD assessment and management, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Sexual Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is a condition of unwanted genital arousal without sexual desire.
- It significantly impacts psychosocial well-being, with high rates of suicidal ideation.
- PGAD/GPD is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness among healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a detailed biopsychosocial regional algorithm for assessing and managing PGAD/GPD.
- To raise awareness about PGAD/GPD among healthcare professionals.
- To emphasize the necessity of multidisciplinary approaches for effective PGAD/GPD management.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive biopsychosocial regional algorithm.
- Integration of assessment and management strategies.
- Focus on a multidisciplinary care model.
Main Results:
- A structured algorithm for PGAD/GPD assessment and management is proposed.
- The algorithm addresses the complex biopsychosocial nature of the disorder.
- Highlights the importance of integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of PGAD/GPD requires a detailed, biopsychosocial approach.
- A multidisciplinary team is essential for addressing the multifaceted aspects of PGAD/GPD.
- Increased awareness and standardized assessment/management protocols are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
359
Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra....
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra....
359
01:17Male Sexual Response: Erection & Ejaculation
1.8K
Sexual stimulation can take various forms, such as physical touch and visual or auditory cues. When this happens, the parasympathetic reflex in the sacral portion of the spinal cord is activated. This reflex stimulates the release of nitric oxide (NO), which then dilates the arterioles in the penis, increasing blood flow to the erectile tissues - the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum.
The blood filling the erectile tissues compresses the veins, which helps to prevent blood from leaving...
The blood filling the erectile tissues compresses the veins, which helps to prevent blood from leaving...
1.8K
01:24Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
338
The female reproductive system can be affected by several disorders, including Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, and various forms of cancer. PMS and PMDD are cyclical conditions that cause physical and emotional distress, with symptoms that include edema, mood swings, and food cravings. PMDD is a more severe form of PMS characterized by increased symptom severity that peaks during the luteal phase and tends to improve or resolve shortly after...
338
01:26Sexually Transmitted Infections
286
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
286
01:18Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System
589
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is an intricate network of nerves that controls functions such as the regulation of heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure regulation. When this system malfunctions, it can lead to various disorders that affect multiple bodily functions. One common feature of many autonomic disorders is the involvement of smooth blood vessels, which play a crucial role in regulating blood flow throughout the body.
Raynaud's disease, also known as Raynaud's...
Raynaud's disease, also known as Raynaud's...
589
01:21Spinal Nerves: Plexus II
530
The plexuses of the lower body include the lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal plexuses, which innervate the abdomen, pelvis, legs, and coccygeal region. These plexuses control the transmission of sensory information and coordinate motor functions of the lower body.
The Lumbar Plexus
The lumbar plexus is situated within the lumbar region of the back and is primarily formed by the first four lumbar spinal nerves (L1 to L4). This plexus extends its branches into several nerves, including the...
The Lumbar Plexus
The lumbar plexus is situated within the lumbar region of the back and is primarily formed by the first four lumbar spinal nerves (L1 to L4). This plexus extends its branches into several nerves, including the...
530