Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder
Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder
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Panic disorder
Major depressive disorder
Suicide
Bipolar and related disorders
Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Phobias
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Body focused repetitive disorders
Body dysmorphic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Physical and sexual abuse
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophreniform disorder
Delusional disorder
Schizophrenia
Delirium
Amnesia
Dissociative disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Cluster A personality disorders
Cluster B personality disorders
Cluster C personality disorders
Somatic symptom disorder
Factitious disorder
Tobacco use disorder
Opioid use disorder
Cannabis use disorder
Cocaine use disorder
Alcohol use disorder
Erectile dysfunction
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Orgasmic dysfunction
Female sexual interest and arousal disorder
Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Tricyclic antidepressants
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Atypical antidepressants
Typical antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics
Lithium
Nonbenzodiazepine anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants and anxiolytics: Barbiturates
Anticonvulsants and anxiolytics: Benzodiazepines
Psychomotor stimulants
Key Takeaways
Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD) is a condition that is characterized by difficult sexual intercourse, vulvovaginal and pelvic pain, and anticipatory fear during vaginal penetration. It can cause great distress and difficulty with sexual activity, and its symptoms include pain during sex, difficulties with vaginal penile insertion, and a general feeling of discomfort in the genital area. There is no definitive cause of GPPPD can be caused by a combination of physical, emotional, and psychological factors.