CASE REPORT: Postorgasm Illness Syndrome—A Spectrum of Illnesses
@article{Mrcp2010CASERP, title={CASE REPORT: Postorgasm Illness Syndrome—A Spectrum of Illnesses}, author={Jane Ashby Mrcp and David Goldmeier Mrcp}, journal={The Journal of Sexual Medicine}, year={2010}, volume={7} }
Introduction. We describe two men with marked symptoms following orgasm. In each case, the symptoms were consistent with those found in postorgasm illness syndrome (POIS).
Aim. Further elucidation of the cause of the patients' symptoms.
Methods. Both cases were investigated for causes of POIS with biochemical, hormonal, neurological, autonomic, cardiological, and psychological workup.
Results. Extensive investigation did not reveal a major organic cause for these patients' symptoms… CONTINUE READING
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