Persistent sexual arousal syndrome associated with increased soy intake Journal Article
| Authors: | Amsterdam, A.; Abu Rustum, N.; Carter, J.; Krychman, M. |
| Article Title: | Persistent sexual arousal syndrome associated with increased soy intake |
| Abstract: | Introduction. Persistent sexual arousal syndrome is an uncommon sexual complaint. Patients with this disorder can be distressed by the escalation of tension in the pelvic region and the prevailing necessity to diminish the pressure by self-stimulation. Patients frequently suffer from guilt or shame and often do not seek medical care. There are many potential causes of this disorder; however, a definitive etiology has yet to be elucidated. Case. The patient is a 44-year-old female who presented to her gynecologist for evaluation of dysmenorrhea and menometrorrhagia. During the review of systems, the patient reported 5-6 months of increased pelvic tension, not associated with an increase in desire that required her to self-stimulate to orgasm approximately 15 times daily. Upon further inquiry, the patient disclosed that her dietary regimen included soy intake in excess of 4 pounds per day that began approximately 1 month prior to the onset of symptoms. Results. Treatment consisted of supportive counseling and dietary modification. At the 3-month follow-up visit, the patient's menstrual difficulties and sexual complaints resolved. Conclusions. Although no known cause or cure of persistent sexual arousal syndrome has been identified to date, the success of reducing dietary of phytoestrogens in this patient may provide insight into the etiology of the disorder and suggest potential treatments. |
| Keywords: | adult; case report; follow up; counseling; blood chemical analysis; female sexual dysfunction; food intake; phytoestrogen; soy foods; health status; laboratory test; diet therapy; soybean; patient counseling; libido; nutritional requirement; sexual dysfunctions, psychological; masturbation; orgasm; self stimulation; sexual arousal; female causes and treatment of orgasmic disorders; female modification of reversible causes; female persistent sexual arousal syndrome; dysmenorrhea; food preference |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1743-6095 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2005-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 338 |
| End Page: | 340 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2005.20358.x |
| PUBMED: | 16422864 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 19" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "Source: Scopus" |
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