Rong Wang, Zhou Hongwen, Fan Hongqi
Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Dpartment of Endocrinology, Lianyungang Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, China.
Front Psychiatry. 2025 Aug 5;16:1623256. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1623256. eCollection 2025.
Persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is a rare clinical condition of uncertain etiology. It is characterized by involuntary genital arousal occurring in the absence of sexual interest or desire, and may be accompanied by abnormal sensations in the pelvic and reproductive regions. PGAD/GPD exerts a profound negative impact on patients' physical and mental health, severely impairing daily functioning and, in some cases, leading to suicidal ideation. This case highlights the potential role of COVID-19 as a triggering factor in the development of PGAD/GPD. The marked improvement in symptoms following treatment with leuprolide suggests that dysregulation of gonadotropin/GnRH signaling may constitute a key pathogenic mechanism underlying this condition. We anticipate that this successful treatment case will provide valuable insights into the etiology and treatment strategies of PGAD/GPD.
持续性性唤起障碍/盆腔疼痛障碍(PGAD/GPD)是一种病因不明的罕见临床病症。其特征是在无性兴趣或欲望的情况下出现非自愿的生殖器唤起,并可能伴有盆腔和生殖区域的异常感觉。PGAD/GPD对患者的身心健康产生深远的负面影响,严重损害日常功能,在某些情况下还会导致自杀念头。本病例突出了新冠病毒作为PGAD/GPD发病触发因素的潜在作用。使用亮丙瑞林治疗后症状明显改善表明促性腺激素/促性腺激素释放激素信号失调可能是该病症的关键致病机制。我们预计这一成功的治疗病例将为PGAD/GPD的病因和治疗策略提供有价值的见解。
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