I'm a 22 yr old female who has suffered from PGAD symptoms for nearly two years now and starting to feel very desperate. I'm hoping for any tips or tricks on how to manage my symptoms. I've tried explaining this to doctors but i dont think they've understood. Now I luckily have an appointpent for a pelvic PT, but would like help in the meantime.
It started around a stressful time in my life. I had just started uni and stopped my meds (SSRI, fluoxetine) a little while ago. I was in a difficult relationship where there were intimacy problems. Those problems caused me a lot of shame about my sexuality. I also have a history of OCD and intrusive thoughts that cause intense shame. I later restarted my meds and it has helped a little, but not enough. I'm pretty sure that my PGAD is at least partially caused by anxiety and stress over it.
However, I don't necessarily think it's the only reason. I have noticed tension and pain in my lower back and buttocks. I can also sense a certain feeling of tightness/tenseness. I've also struggled with vaginal infections that don't seem to go away. I'm wondering if these can have a role in my PGAD symptoms?