Post-orgasm syndrome is a rare condition that only affects men a few minutes or hours after orgasm, triggering a flu-like state with symptoms such as:
- Excessive tiredness;
- Generalized muscle pain;
- Itchy eyes;
- Coriza;
- Feeling of fever;
- Sore throat;
- Headache.
These symptoms can last up to 7 days and arise whenever there is an orgasm, even if it happens outside of sexual intercourse, as happens after masturbation or during dreams, for example.
Usually the first symptoms of this syndrome begin to appear at puberty, staying for several years, however, in some cases, it may take time to emerge into adulthood.
What causes this syndrome
The causes of post-orgasm syndrome are not known, but it is possible that it is related to a man's allergy to the semen itself that triggers an exaggerated reaction of the immune system, such as happens in cases of influenza virus infection.
How is the treatment done?
A form of treatment to end postorganic syndrome symptoms is not yet known, but some treatment options that seem to alleviate the intensity of symptoms include:
- Taking antiallergic medicines such as Cetirizine or Ebastine: help reduce the overreaction of the immune system in case of allergy;
- Taking benzodiazepines, such as Lorazepam or Alprazolam: act on the central nervous system decreasing the exaggerated response and avoiding the intense symptoms;
- Desensitization : several injections of semen are made during several weeks to habituate the organism to the present substances, relieving the appearance of the symptoms.
In more severe cases, where no form of treatment can relieve symptoms, a man may choose to remain in sexual abstinence or plan sexual intercourse on days when he has no major commitments so he can recover from the symptoms.
