What is restless genital syndrome?
Restless Genital Syndrome, previously known as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, is characterized by an unpleasant sensation in the genital region. The sensation may be burning, tingling, or throbbing in the absence of sexual desire. It is thought there may be a link to restless leg syndrome.
How do members experience restless genital syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with restless genital syndrome*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for restless genital syndrome*
Who has restless genital syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 26 |