Persistent genital arousal symptoms in a young woman with recurring brief psychoses: a clinical dilemma in antipsychotic choice

Key Points

• Persistent genital arousal symptoms complicate the choice of antipsychotics used to treat psychosis and co-occurring conditions.
• The patient exhibits recurring brief psychoses alongside troubling genital arousal symptoms, which are uncommon in this context.
• Management involves careful evaluation of antipsychotic efficacy while addressing the patient's unique symptomatic concerns with ongoing challenges.
• This case emphasizes the need for individualized treatment strategies, as common approaches to psychosis may not apply due to this rare symptom.