Genital Reduction Syndrome, also called Koro Syndrome, is a psychological disorder in which a person believes that his genitals are shrinking in size, which could result in impotence and death. This syndrome can be linked to psychotic and cultural disorders, which can lead to inconsequential, such as amputations and suicide.
The genital reduction syndrome is more common in men over 40, with low self-esteem and a tendency to depression, but it can also occur in women, who believe that their breasts or large lips are disappearing.
Main symptoms
The symptoms of Koro Syndrome are closely related to anxiety and fear of the disappearance of the genital organ, the main symptoms being:
- Restlessness; Irritability; Need to frequently measure the genital organ, therefore, obsession with ruler and tape measures; Distortion of body image.
In addition, people who have this syndrome may suffer physical consequences due to the use of stones, splints, fishing lines and rope, for example, in order to prevent the organ from decreasing.
The genital reduction syndrome has a sudden onset and is more frequent in young single people, of low socioeconomic level and more vulnerable to socio-cultural pressures that impose ideal sizes for the genitals, for example.
The diagnosis of genital reduction syndrome is made through clinical observation of the obsessive compulsive behavior presented by the subject.
Treatment of Genital Reduction Syndrome
The treatment is done through psychological monitoring, which involves psychotherapy sessions, causing the regression of symptoms and the emotional adjustment of the person to occur. Medications such as anti-depressants can be used in the treatment if the psychiatrist considers it appropriate.
