Re: Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - Antidepressants

[Guest guest]

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor slob

being prescribed the poison.

Jim

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor slob

being prescribed the poison.

Jim

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor slob

being prescribed the poison.

Jim

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor slob

being prescribed the poison.

Jim

What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they would

normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI use???

ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on SSRIs.

[Guest guest]

Triazadone causes this in men,

women possibly too?

It causes sexual dis function , yet the want and need .

If the man is flaccid , caused by SSRI use

and he is forced to penetrate , extreme pain

can be caused , in the urethra and epidemitus .

This causes a prostate problem , then swelling ,

later possible removal .

Anti biotics are prescribed , which adds to the basic

problem , then the frustration , and inability to sexually

express .

Next

one of the many impotence drugs.

Finally ending in possible sterility ,

and total impotence .

Cure to all these problems ?

Removal of SSRI from blood stream .

Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in women not much fun!

Medical Condition News Published: Monday, 27-Mar-2006

A new syndrome affecting women has been identified by doctors; the sexual

condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved feelings of genital arousal

in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

According to researchers Goldmeier and Leiblum, PSAS in women

has been unrecognised until now and exists when a woman becomes

involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time in the absence of sexual

desire.

Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly distressing as it is

unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

Clinical observations of the condition have found evidence of engorgement

and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent the condition is as

women are reluctant to come forward for help.

He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about the symptoms and those

that have come forward have reported a high degree of distress and even at

times thoughts of suicide.

Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests women with PSAS come from

a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is unknown about the

syndrome.

Leiblum says the condition warrants further research not only because it is

such a distressing and perplexing condition, but also because understanding

its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater understanding of other

aspects of female sexual response.

At present there is no specific therapy to treat PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

has been working with affected women in the UK, although electroconvulsive

therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was

severe depression associated with the syndrome.

He believes it is critical that awareness is raised of PSAS amongst

clinicians and the general population, and that women should not feel

marginalised by the condition.

He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

The research is published in the April issue (Vol. 17) of the International

Journal of STD and AIDS.

[Guest guest]

Triazadone causes this in men,

women possibly too?

It causes sexual dis function , yet the want and need .

If the man is flaccid , caused by SSRI use

and he is forced to penetrate , extreme pain

can be caused , in the urethra and epidemitus .

This causes a prostate problem , then swelling ,

later possible removal .

Anti biotics are prescribed , which adds to the basic

problem , then the frustration , and inability to sexually

express .

Next

one of the many impotence drugs.

Finally ending in possible sterility ,

and total impotence .

Cure to all these problems ?

Removal of SSRI from blood stream .

Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in women not much fun!

Medical Condition News Published: Monday, 27-Mar-2006

A new syndrome affecting women has been identified by doctors; the sexual

condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved feelings of genital arousal

in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

According to researchers Goldmeier and Leiblum, PSAS in women

has been unrecognised until now and exists when a woman becomes

involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time in the absence of sexual

desire.

Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly distressing as it is

unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

Clinical observations of the condition have found evidence of engorgement

and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent the condition is as

women are reluctant to come forward for help.

He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about the symptoms and those

that have come forward have reported a high degree of distress and even at

times thoughts of suicide.

Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests women with PSAS come from

a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is unknown about the

syndrome.

Leiblum says the condition warrants further research not only because it is

such a distressing and perplexing condition, but also because understanding

its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater understanding of other

aspects of female sexual response.

At present there is no specific therapy to treat PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

has been working with affected women in the UK, although electroconvulsive

therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was

severe depression associated with the syndrome.

He believes it is critical that awareness is raised of PSAS amongst

clinicians and the general population, and that women should not feel

marginalised by the condition.

He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

The research is published in the April issue (Vol. 17) of the International

Journal of STD and AIDS.

[Guest guest]

Triazadone causes this in men,

women possibly too?

It causes sexual dis function , yet the want and need .

If the man is flaccid , caused by SSRI use

and he is forced to penetrate , extreme pain

can be caused , in the urethra and epidemitus .

This causes a prostate problem , then swelling ,

later possible removal .

Anti biotics are prescribed , which adds to the basic

problem , then the frustration , and inability to sexually

express .

Next

one of the many impotence drugs.

Finally ending in possible sterility ,

and total impotence .

Cure to all these problems ?

Removal of SSRI from blood stream .

Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in women not much fun!

Medical Condition News Published: Monday, 27-Mar-2006

A new syndrome affecting women has been identified by doctors; the sexual

condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved feelings of genital arousal

in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

According to researchers Goldmeier and Leiblum, PSAS in women

has been unrecognised until now and exists when a woman becomes

involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time in the absence of sexual

desire.

Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly distressing as it is

unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

Clinical observations of the condition have found evidence of engorgement

and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent the condition is as

women are reluctant to come forward for help.

He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about the symptoms and those

that have come forward have reported a high degree of distress and even at

times thoughts of suicide.

Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests women with PSAS come from

a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is unknown about the

syndrome.

Leiblum says the condition warrants further research not only because it is

such a distressing and perplexing condition, but also because understanding

its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater understanding of other

aspects of female sexual response.

At present there is no specific therapy to treat PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

has been working with affected women in the UK, although electroconvulsive

therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was

severe depression associated with the syndrome.

He believes it is critical that awareness is raised of PSAS amongst

clinicians and the general population, and that women should not feel

marginalised by the condition.

He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

The research is published in the April issue (Vol. 17) of the International

Journal of STD and AIDS.

[Guest guest]

Triazadone causes this in men,

women possibly too?

It causes sexual dis function , yet the want and need .

If the man is flaccid , caused by SSRI use

and he is forced to penetrate , extreme pain

can be caused , in the urethra and epidemitus .

This causes a prostate problem , then swelling ,

later possible removal .

Anti biotics are prescribed , which adds to the basic

problem , then the frustration , and inability to sexually

express .

Next

one of the many impotence drugs.

Finally ending in possible sterility ,

and total impotence .

Cure to all these problems ?

Removal of SSRI from blood stream .

Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in women not much fun!

Medical Condition News Published: Monday, 27-Mar-2006

A new syndrome affecting women has been identified by doctors; the sexual

condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved feelings of genital arousal

in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

According to researchers Goldmeier and Leiblum, PSAS in women

has been unrecognised until now and exists when a woman becomes

involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time in the absence of sexual

desire.

Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly distressing as it is

unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS are although a link to

antidepressants has not been dismissed.

Clinical observations of the condition have found evidence of engorgement

and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent the condition is as

women are reluctant to come forward for help.

He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about the symptoms and those

that have come forward have reported a high degree of distress and even at

times thoughts of suicide.

Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests women with PSAS come from

a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is unknown about the

syndrome.

Leiblum says the condition warrants further research not only because it is

such a distressing and perplexing condition, but also because understanding

its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater understanding of other

aspects of female sexual response.

At present there is no specific therapy to treat PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

has been working with affected women in the UK, although electroconvulsive

therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement in cases where there was

severe depression associated with the syndrome.

He believes it is critical that awareness is raised of PSAS amongst

clinicians and the general population, and that women should not feel

marginalised by the condition.

He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

The research is published in the April issue (Vol. 17) of the International

Journal of STD and AIDS.

[Guest guest]

The implications of this are staggering with so many women on these

drugs and the sorry bastards that make them actively hide the truth.

How many wives would take the crap if they knew this " could " happen?

How many parents would allow their daughters to take it if they knew?

Absolutely MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

>

> Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

slob

> being prescribed the poison.

>

> Jim

>

>

>

> What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

would

> normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

use???

>

>

> ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

SSRIs.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The implications of this are staggering with so many women on these

drugs and the sorry bastards that make them actively hide the truth.

How many wives would take the crap if they knew this " could " happen?

How many parents would allow their daughters to take it if they knew?

Absolutely MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

>

> Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

slob

> being prescribed the poison.

>

> Jim

>

>

>

> What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

would

> normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

use???

>

>

> ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

SSRIs.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The implications of this are staggering with so many women on these

drugs and the sorry bastards that make them actively hide the truth.

How many wives would take the crap if they knew this " could " happen?

How many parents would allow their daughters to take it if they knew?

Absolutely MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

>

> Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

slob

> being prescribed the poison.

>

> Jim

>

>

>

> What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

would

> normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

use???

>

>

> ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

SSRIs.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The implications of this are staggering with so many women on these

drugs and the sorry bastards that make them actively hide the truth.

How many wives would take the crap if they knew this " could " happen?

How many parents would allow their daughters to take it if they knew?

Absolutely MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

>

> Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

slob

> being prescribed the poison.

>

> Jim

>

>

>

> What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

would

> normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

use???

>

>

> ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

SSRIs.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Persistent SSRI side effects are an interest of mine. Persistent

sexual side effects long after stopping SSRIs are fairly common. I

estimate that about 25 to 50% of people with sexual side effects while

on a SSRI still have the same problem after stopping the drug. While

a very small minority of people with persistent sexual side effects

may have persistent arousal, the vast majority of men and women have

persistent loss of a combination of arousal, interest and ability to

orgasm.

The patients who complain most about loss of sexual functioning are

people who had very high libido prior to taking the drug. In this

regard I am concerned about the sexual effects of the drugs on

children. When the drugs are given to children or early adolescents,

who have poorly formed libidinal awareness, they are not able to

really to discuss libidinal loss. Sexuality is a somewhat intangible

dimension of personality, beyond just sexual functioning, and it is

hard to know what the overall effect of this might be on a person's

life.

> >

> > Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

> slob

> > being prescribed the poison.

> >

> > Jim

> >

> >

> >

> > What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

> would

> > normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

> use???

> >

> >

> > ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> > only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

> SSRIs.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Persistent SSRI side effects are an interest of mine. Persistent

sexual side effects long after stopping SSRIs are fairly common. I

estimate that about 25 to 50% of people with sexual side effects while

on a SSRI still have the same problem after stopping the drug. While

a very small minority of people with persistent sexual side effects

may have persistent arousal, the vast majority of men and women have

persistent loss of a combination of arousal, interest and ability to

orgasm.

The patients who complain most about loss of sexual functioning are

people who had very high libido prior to taking the drug. In this

regard I am concerned about the sexual effects of the drugs on

children. When the drugs are given to children or early adolescents,

who have poorly formed libidinal awareness, they are not able to

really to discuss libidinal loss. Sexuality is a somewhat intangible

dimension of personality, beyond just sexual functioning, and it is

hard to know what the overall effect of this might be on a person's

life.

> >

> > Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

> slob

> > being prescribed the poison.

> >

> > Jim

> >

> >

> >

> > What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

> would

> > normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

> use???

> >

> >

> > ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> > only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

> SSRIs.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Persistent SSRI side effects are an interest of mine. Persistent

sexual side effects long after stopping SSRIs are fairly common. I

estimate that about 25 to 50% of people with sexual side effects while

on a SSRI still have the same problem after stopping the drug. While

a very small minority of people with persistent sexual side effects

may have persistent arousal, the vast majority of men and women have

persistent loss of a combination of arousal, interest and ability to

orgasm.

The patients who complain most about loss of sexual functioning are

people who had very high libido prior to taking the drug. In this

regard I am concerned about the sexual effects of the drugs on

children. When the drugs are given to children or early adolescents,

who have poorly formed libidinal awareness, they are not able to

really to discuss libidinal loss. Sexuality is a somewhat intangible

dimension of personality, beyond just sexual functioning, and it is

hard to know what the overall effect of this might be on a person's

life.

> >

> > Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

> slob

> > being prescribed the poison.

> >

> > Jim

> >

> >

> >

> > What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

> would

> > normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

> use???

> >

> >

> > ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> > only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

> SSRIs.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Persistent SSRI side effects are an interest of mine. Persistent

sexual side effects long after stopping SSRIs are fairly common. I

estimate that about 25 to 50% of people with sexual side effects while

on a SSRI still have the same problem after stopping the drug. While

a very small minority of people with persistent sexual side effects

may have persistent arousal, the vast majority of men and women have

persistent loss of a combination of arousal, interest and ability to

orgasm.

The patients who complain most about loss of sexual functioning are

people who had very high libido prior to taking the drug. In this

regard I am concerned about the sexual effects of the drugs on

children. When the drugs are given to children or early adolescents,

who have poorly formed libidinal awareness, they are not able to

really to discuss libidinal loss. Sexuality is a somewhat intangible

dimension of personality, beyond just sexual functioning, and it is

hard to know what the overall effect of this might be on a person's

life.

> >

> > Just another reason to require clear informed consent for the poor

> slob

> > being prescribed the poison.

> >

> > Jim

> >

> >

> >

> > What about people on SSRIs who 'act out' sexually, more than they

> would

> > normally, due to 'disinhibition syndrome' associated with SSRI

> use???

> >

> >

> > ie. engaging in 'risky sex' due to 'disinhibition syndrome'. I can

> > only imagine how scary this would be to a parent of a teen on

> SSRIs.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I've never known ECT to cure anything.

The SSRI drugs can rev a person up sexualy; from my

own experience.

A doctor told me that Viagra can also work on women.

john

--- Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

>

> Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in

> women not much fun!

>

> Medical Condition News Published: Monday,

> 27-Mar-2006

>

> A new syndrome affecting women has been identified

> by doctors; the sexual

> condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual

> Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

> has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved

> feelings of genital arousal

> in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

> According to researchers Goldmeier and

> Leiblum, PSAS in women

> has been unrecognised until now and exists when a

> woman becomes

> involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time

> in the absence of sexual

> desire.

>

> Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly

> distressing as it is

> unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

>

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> Clinical observations of the condition have found

> evidence of engorgement

> and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

>

> Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent

> the condition is as

> women are reluctant to come forward for help.

>

> He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about

> the symptoms and those

> that have come forward have reported a high degree

> of distress and even at

> times thoughts of suicide.

>

> Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests

> women with PSAS come from

> a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is

> unknown about the

> syndrome.

>

> Leiblum says the condition warrants further research

> not only because it is

> such a distressing and perplexing condition, but

> also because understanding

> its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater

> understanding of other

> aspects of female sexual response.

>

> At present there is no specific therapy to treat

> PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

> has been working with affected women in the UK,

> although electroconvulsive

> therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement

> in cases where there was

> severe depression associated with the syndrome.

>

> He believes it is critical that awareness is raised

> of PSAS amongst

> clinicians and the general population, and that

> women should not feel

> marginalised by the condition.

>

> He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

>

> The research is published in the April issue (Vol.

> 17) of the International

> Journal of STD and AIDS.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've never known ECT to cure anything.

The SSRI drugs can rev a person up sexualy; from my

own experience.

A doctor told me that Viagra can also work on women.

john

--- Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

>

> Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in

> women not much fun!

>

> Medical Condition News Published: Monday,

> 27-Mar-2006

>

> A new syndrome affecting women has been identified

> by doctors; the sexual

> condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual

> Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

> has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved

> feelings of genital arousal

> in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

> According to researchers Goldmeier and

> Leiblum, PSAS in women

> has been unrecognised until now and exists when a

> woman becomes

> involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time

> in the absence of sexual

> desire.

>

> Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly

> distressing as it is

> unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

>

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> Clinical observations of the condition have found

> evidence of engorgement

> and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

>

> Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent

> the condition is as

> women are reluctant to come forward for help.

>

> He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about

> the symptoms and those

> that have come forward have reported a high degree

> of distress and even at

> times thoughts of suicide.

>

> Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests

> women with PSAS come from

> a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is

> unknown about the

> syndrome.

>

> Leiblum says the condition warrants further research

> not only because it is

> such a distressing and perplexing condition, but

> also because understanding

> its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater

> understanding of other

> aspects of female sexual response.

>

> At present there is no specific therapy to treat

> PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

> has been working with affected women in the UK,

> although electroconvulsive

> therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement

> in cases where there was

> severe depression associated with the syndrome.

>

> He believes it is critical that awareness is raised

> of PSAS amongst

> clinicians and the general population, and that

> women should not feel

> marginalised by the condition.

>

> He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

>

> The research is published in the April issue (Vol.

> 17) of the International

> Journal of STD and AIDS.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've never known ECT to cure anything.

The SSRI drugs can rev a person up sexualy; from my

own experience.

A doctor told me that Viagra can also work on women.

john

--- Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

>

> Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in

> women not much fun!

>

> Medical Condition News Published: Monday,

> 27-Mar-2006

>

> A new syndrome affecting women has been identified

> by doctors; the sexual

> condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual

> Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

> has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved

> feelings of genital arousal

> in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

> According to researchers Goldmeier and

> Leiblum, PSAS in women

> has been unrecognised until now and exists when a

> woman becomes

> involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time

> in the absence of sexual

> desire.

>

> Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly

> distressing as it is

> unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

>

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> Clinical observations of the condition have found

> evidence of engorgement

> and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

>

> Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent

> the condition is as

> women are reluctant to come forward for help.

>

> He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about

> the symptoms and those

> that have come forward have reported a high degree

> of distress and even at

> times thoughts of suicide.

>

> Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests

> women with PSAS come from

> a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is

> unknown about the

> syndrome.

>

> Leiblum says the condition warrants further research

> not only because it is

> such a distressing and perplexing condition, but

> also because understanding

> its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater

> understanding of other

> aspects of female sexual response.

>

> At present there is no specific therapy to treat

> PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

> has been working with affected women in the UK,

> although electroconvulsive

> therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement

> in cases where there was

> severe depression associated with the syndrome.

>

> He believes it is critical that awareness is raised

> of PSAS amongst

> clinicians and the general population, and that

> women should not feel

> marginalised by the condition.

>

> He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

>

> The research is published in the April issue (Vol.

> 17) of the International

> Journal of STD and AIDS.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've never known ECT to cure anything.

The SSRI drugs can rev a person up sexualy; from my

own experience.

A doctor told me that Viagra can also work on women.

john

--- Jim <mofunnow@...> wrote:

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> http://www.news-medical.net/?id=16904

>

> Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in

> women not much fun!

>

> Medical Condition News Published: Monday,

> 27-Mar-2006

>

> A new syndrome affecting women has been identified

> by doctors; the sexual

> condition tentatively named 'Persistent Sexual

> Arousal Syndrome', (PSAS),

> has as its primary symptom continual unrelieved

> feelings of genital arousal

> in the absence of genuine sexual interest or desire.

> According to researchers Goldmeier and

> Leiblum, PSAS in women

> has been unrecognised until now and exists when a

> woman becomes

> involuntarily aroused for extended periods of time

> in the absence of sexual

> desire.

>

> Goldmeier says such genital arousal is highly

> distressing as it is

> unprovoked and unrelieved by orgasm.

>

> The study says it is unclear what the causes of PSAS

> are although a link to

> antidepressants has not been dismissed.

>

> Clinical observations of the condition have found

> evidence of engorgement

> and oedema of the labia, vulva and clitoris.

>

> Dr Goldmeier says it is hard to gauge how prevalent

> the condition is as

> women are reluctant to come forward for help.

>

> He says many women are too embarrassed to talk about

> the symptoms and those

> that have come forward have reported a high degree

> of distress and even at

> times thoughts of suicide.

>

> Dr Leiblum says a recent internet survey suggests

> women with PSAS come from

> a range of backgrounds and age groups and much is

> unknown about the

> syndrome.

>

> Leiblum says the condition warrants further research

> not only because it is

> such a distressing and perplexing condition, but

> also because understanding

> its aetiology and treatment may lead to greater

> understanding of other

> aspects of female sexual response.

>

> At present there is no specific therapy to treat

> PSAS, says Dr Goldmeier who

> has been working with affected women in the UK,

> although electroconvulsive

> therapy (ECT) has resulted in clinical improvement

> in cases where there was

> severe depression associated with the syndrome.

>

> He believes it is critical that awareness is raised

> of PSAS amongst

> clinicians and the general population, and that

> women should not feel

> marginalised by the condition.

>

> He urges women with PSAS to seek assistance.

>

> The research is published in the April issue (Vol.

> 17) of the International

> Journal of STD and AIDS.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

>