Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 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] > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 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] > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 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] > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 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] > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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