Postorgasmic Illness Syndrome: Two Cases

@article{Waldinger2002PostorgasmicIS,
  title={Postorgasmic Illness Syndrome: Two Cases},
  author={Marcel D. Waldinger and Dave Henri Schweitzer},
  journal={Journal of Sex \& Marital Therapy},
  year={2002},
  volume={28},
  pages={251 - 255}
}
We describe the symptoms of a postejaculatory syndrome in two men with spontaneous ejaculations. The syndrome consists of severe fatigue, intense warmth, and a flulike state, with generalized myalgia. These symptoms occur rapidly after ejaculation and only disappear after 4 to 7 days. The symptoms are so severe that sexual activity is avoided. The cluster of symptoms is named postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS). To date, no explanation has been offered for the etiology and pathogenesis of the… 
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Post-orgasmic illness syndrome: a case report
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A case of POIS with a manifestation of atopy that may be consistent with the allergy hypothesis is presented and it is shown that this syndrome may have a psychosomatic etiology.
Post-orgasmic Illness Syndrome
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The common symptoms of Post-orgasmic illness syndrome include cognitive disturbance, fatigue, memory and concentration issues, and sometimes flulike symptoms such as rhinitis, nasal congestion, and myalgia.
Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome: A Review.
Clinical experience with post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) patients—characteristics and possible treatment modality
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  • Medicine, Psychology
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  • 2020
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A series of 14 highly selected patients who were actively looking for medical help as POIS has a significant effect on patients and their partners are described, to increase knowledge about this syndrome and possible treatment modality.
Successful treatment of Post-orgasmic illness syndrome with human chorionic gonadotropin
The first Tunisian case of postorgasmic illness syndrome: A case report
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Through a clinical observation, the first case diagnosed in Tunisia is illustrated and the difficulties in the etiological diagnosis and the therapeutic management of this syndrome are illustrated.
Post-orgasmic Illness Syndrome: A Closer Look
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This syndrome still needs more research to understand its mechanisms to obtain clearer treatment, and the clinician's awareness is needed to recognize this syndrome so that it is not misdiagnosed.
Post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS)
  • M. Waldinger
  • Biology, Medicine
    Translational andrology and urology
  • 2016
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Post orgasmic illness syndrome is a chronic disorder that manifests itself in POIS “attacks” that occur within a few minutes to a few hours after ejaculation, and disappear spontaneously after 3 to 7 days.
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