Satyriasis: a case study.
Satyriasis is a term describing pathologic hypersexuality in males. A 24 year-old male presented with satyriasis. After a search for organic etiology proved unsuccessful, the patient was treated with medroxyprogesterone acetate and psychotherapy with good results. The differential diagnosis, psychodynamics, and treatment are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy
D008525:Medroxyprogesterone