long lasting clitoral erections with no cause - #14318
hello! I asked this on the older ask docs site before I realized the site had moved- I get long lasting clitoral erections for seemingly no reason with no arousal causing it. It does not hurt but lasts from can last anywhere from 3 hours to 10 hours before it goes down. I struggle with social anxiety and I want to know if this could be a sign of an underlying condition and if I need to pursue medical help in person for it. I also have a general feeling of heaviness in my pelvis and sometimes struggle to urinate.
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Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems two main.causes for clitoris erection. Hormonal alterations due to physiological variation or pelvic nerve damage/ischaemia First condition is normal but second could be alarming. Hence iam suggesting some tests for confirmation Urine analysis Pelvic USG Rft Lft Serum progesterone Serum ferritin Serum estrogen Kindly get these years done and share result with gynaecologist in person for better clarity Please don’t take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Hopefully you recover soon Regards
Hello Lily By going through your history and evaluation of your health status I must say please get some tests done as follows - Ultra Sonography (USG) Endocrine test
After going through these test kindly share your report with me or consult Gynecologist and endocrinologist for Better clear evaluation .
Thank you
Your anxiety is not the cause but adrenaline & chronic pelvic tension can prolong the episodes. Working with a therapist trained in pelvic-focused CBT or somatic therapy can help minimize triggers.
Your symptoms fit PGAD, a genuine neurological-pelvic disorder. It is treatable with the right specialists. Please don’t feel embarrassed doctors are familiar with this.
Hi Lily, thank you for sharing this openly. I understand this must feel confusing and distressing. The issue you’re facing might be due to one of a few reasons. To find it out, you need to undergo some tests. Kindly review with the results of the following tests-
1. Pelvic Ultrasound with Doppler. 2. Urine Routine & Microscopy. 3. Hormonal Profile.
Till then - Avoid prolonged sitting, use a soft cushion or donut pillow. Practice pelvic floor relaxation (not Kegels). Try gentle warm compresses over the lower pelvis for relief. Manage anxiety through deep breathing, mindfulness, or guided relaxation. This can significantly ease symptoms.
If the swelling or erection becomes painful, red, or doesn’t go away even after 10–12 hours, seek urgent medical evaluation to rule out a vascular cause.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
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