Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Yunxu Zhang; Li Su; Hong Ge; Qiang Wang

doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2022.100544

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sex Med. 2022 Oct;10(5):100544. doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2022.100544. Epub 2022 Jul 15.

Authors

Yunxu Zhang¹, Li Su¹, Hong Ge², Qiang Wang³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Rehabilitation, Hiser Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
² Department of Neurosurgery, Hiser Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
³ Department of Rehabilitation, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. Electronic address: malcomzhang4@163.com.

Abstract

Introduction: Persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) consists of persistent or recurrent unwanted sensations of genital arousal that may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia, which occur without concomitant sexual interest or thoughts. There are multiple triggering factors for PGAD/GPD.

Aim: To report the case of a 38-year-old woman with low back pain and PGAD/GPD triggered by sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Methods: The medical data of the female patient with low back pain and PGAD/GPD were reviewed and analyzed.

Results: Resetting of the subluxated sacroiliac joint resulted in complete remission of the patient's symptoms.

Conclusion: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction may be a trigger for PGAD/GPD in some cases. Lack of relevant knowledge among patients and healthcare providers is the biggest challenge of the proper diagnosis and treatment of PGAD/GPD at present. Zhang Y, Su L, Ge H, et al. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. Sex Med 2022;10:100544.

Keywords: Low Back Pain; Nerve Entrapment; Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia; Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

Publication types

Case Reports