Clitoral Priapism in a Transgender Male.

INTRODUCTION

Clitoral priapism due to venous outflow obstruction is a rare event and medical emergency. Androgen-induced clitoromegaly in transgender men has not been previously identified as a risk factor.

AIMS: Advance current knowledge on identification and treatment of clitoral priapism in the transgender male.

METHODS

A 32 year-old presurgical transgender male underwent gender-affirming laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oöphorectomy without incident. Seven days postop, he developed progressive and painful clitoral engorgement that was persistent. Examination and imaging were consistent with clitoral priapism.

RESULTS

Clitoral priapism was treated with adrenergic drugs (imipramine and pseudoephedrine) with rapid resolution of symptoms.

CONCLUSION

Clitoral priapism is a rare phenomenon usually associated with use of a psychotropic medication. Whether clitoromegaly secondary to androgen administration in transgender men is a risk factor for this rare medical emergency is unknown. Prompt recognition and treatment is paramount. Kusko RE, Singhal E, Kauffman RP. Clitoral Priapism in a Transgender Male. Sex Med 2021;9:100431.