Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
Symptoms of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
- Uncontrolled, spontaneous orgasms
- Restlessness and discomfort in the genital area
- Persistent sexual arousal, despite the absence of desire
- Emotional symptoms such as anxiety and depression, impacting mental health
- Disruptions in daily and sexual function
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How Your Pelvic Floor Can Cause PGAD
- Tension and Tightness: Overly tight pelvic floor muscles can cause direct pain or increase sensitivity in the genital area.
- Weak Muscles: Weakness in the pelvic floor can result in inadequate support, exacerbating discomfort during various activities.
- Muscle Spasms: Involuntary spasms in these muscles can trigger sudden, intense discomfort.
- Nerve Compression: Improper muscle function can compress nerves, leading to persistent pain in the pelvic region.
- Reduced Blood Flow: Dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles can impair circulation, causing pain due to decreased oxygen and nutrient delivery.
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
- Significantly reduce or eliminate genital arousal and associated discomfort
- Enhance sexual function by addressing physical factors contributing to dysfunction
- Improve your quality of life by managing symptoms, enabling better participation in daily activities
What to Expect During Your Sessions
During Your Initial Appointment
Next, we’ll conduct a detailed physical exam from head to toe, paying close attention to any areas of discomfort. This includes both external and internal evaluations of your pelvic floor muscles to pinpoint the root causes of your symptoms and work on reducing your pain and discomfort.
During this evaluation, we use manual techniques on the pelvic structures—muscles, nerves, and bones. Your comfort is our top priority during these sessions, and remember, you’re in control—you can opt out of any part of the treatment at any time, no questions asked.
During Your Additional Appointments
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Beyond Basics: We Can Help
At Beyond Basics, we are committed to treating pelvic floor issues with sensitivity to each individual’s needs, regardless of sex, race, identity, age, or orientation – we treat the whole person with a comprehensive, caring biopsychosocial approach.
Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a place of hope and healing for our patients. We believe skilled and compassionate healing can restore your body’s harmony and balance. Founder, Amy Stein, and co-founder, Corey Hazama are renowned experts and leaders in pelvic floor PT.
The skilled physical therapists at Beyond Basics receive extensive training to qualify them to be the world’s leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. All of our therapists have been carefully selected to work at Beyond Basics because they possess the right expertise, kindness, and empathy to allow them to excel at our practice. Our therapists have completed hundreds of additional hours outside of their doctorates both internally and externally through institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, to help hone their practice and provide exceptional treatment efficiently and compassionately. In addition to being the world’s first and foremost experts in pelvic floor dysfunction, our individual therapists have cultivated additional skills unique to their own personal interests. Read more about each one of our therapists here.
