OCD Research Update
New Scientific Findings
by Goekay Aksaray, Berkant Yelken, Cem Kaptanoglu, Sueleyman Oflu, and Murat Oezaltin
Comments: This article examines the effect of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) on sexual function. Women with OCD were more sexually nonsensual, avoidant, and anorgasmic than the women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). These data suggest that OCD may be a risk factor for sexual problems in women.
by Steven N Gold and Christopher L. Heffner
Abstract: Sexual addiction has received increasing attention in the past decade. Existing literature on (1) competing conceptualizations of this syndrome as constituting an addictive, obsessive-compulsive, or impulse control disorder; (2) symptomatology and progression; (3) etiological models; and (4) treatment approaches is reviewed. Based on this review, questions requiring resolution via empirical investigation are identified.
by Jennifer B Freeman and Henrietta L. Leonard
Abstract: Reports on a 7-yr-old female and 10-yr-old male with onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) after sexual abuse/sex play. Both cases presented diagnostic questions related to overlap and comorbidity between OCD and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is noted that in these cases, the diagnosis of OCD was evident, whereas the full criteria for PTSD were not met. The authors note that it appeared that the sexual abuse incident was incorporated into OCD symptomatology. Although high comorbidity among anxiety disorder is well established, the interrelationship of the 2 disorders is notable. The authors argue that overall, these cases raise important issues with regard to assessment and diagnosis of child anxiety and trauma. In children presenting with sexual obsessions and OCD, it is important to consider sexual abuse. In cases where abuse is documented (or suspected), treatment may need to target symptoms of both OCD and PTSD.
by Joseph Zohar, M.D., Zeev Kaplan, M.D., and Jonathan Benjamin, M.D.
Comments: This article details the sucessful treatment of an exhibitionist by taking a new drug called Luvox (Fluvoxamine). Medical jargon: ego-dystonic means behaviors that make you upset, Y-BOCS is a little written test that shows how obsessive-compulsive you are.
by J. M. W. Bradford
Comments: Paraphilias are psychological/social disorders that are usually considered deviant in nature. But in some cases, paraphilia can be thought of as an obsessive compulsive disorder. Medical jargon: 5HT means seratonin, SSRI's are drugs like Prozac.
by A. Abouesh and A. Clayton
Comments: Some researchers believe that paraphilias are related to obsessive compulsive disorder. This article gives examples of people treated for voyeurism and exhibitionism with the same medications used for OCD. Medical jargon: Paroxetine is Paxil.
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