Post orgasmic illness syndrome successfully managed with antihistamine: A case report.

Authors

Andrew Shanholtzer
Jacob R Stephens, Beaumont Health Resident
Carl Lauter, Beaumont Health
Kenneth M Peters, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-18-2022

Publication Title

Urology Case Reports

Abstract

Post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is increasingly being recognized as a debilitating cause of sexual dysfunction in males. It is often misdiagnosed due to its unfamiliarity to providers, resulting in numerous potentially unnecessary tests and treatments. Currently, there is no known single most effective treatment, but several case reports suggest desensitization, hormonal therapy, and other treatment modalities may be useful. However, these treatments are experimental in nature and have not been evaluated in placebo-controlled trials. We report on the use of a simple over-the-counter antihistamine in the management of POIS.

Volume

45

First Page

102189

Last Page

102189

Recommended Citation

Shanholtzer A, Stephens JR, Lauter C, Peters KM. Post orgasmic illness syndrome successfully managed with antihistamine: a case report. Urol Case Rep. 2022 Aug 18;45:102189. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102189. PMID: 36033161.

DOI

10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102189

ISSN

2214-4420

PubMed ID

36033161