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Is persistent genital arousal disorder a medical term? if so what does it mean?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Almost: New name (slightly), relatively new concept, in use, but not coded at this time. In men it is - called priapism. Persistent gad involves spontaneous, persistent, and uncontrollable genital arousal in women, with or without orgasm or genital engorgement, unrelated to any feelings of sexual desire. Best!

Answered 8/29/2013

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