Postorgasmic illness syndrome benefiting from omalizumab and antidepressant: a case report
Abstract Background Postorgasmic illness syndrome is characterized by flu, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, and fatigue after ejaculation, lasting 2–7 days. The multidisciplinary treatment approach, incorporating omalizumab and antidepressants, has rarely been documented...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04986-2 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Postorgasmic illness syndrome is characterized by flu, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, and fatigue after ejaculation, lasting 2–7 days. The multidisciplinary treatment approach, incorporating omalizumab and antidepressants, has rarely been documented in literature. Case presentation In this article, we present the case of a 33-year-old single Turkish male with postorgasmic illness syndrome, characterized by typical clinical symptoms and a positive autologous semen test. Notably, his serum estrogen and progesterone levels were elevated. The patient’s Beck anxiety score was 42 points, the depression scale score was 37, and suicidal thoughts. Fresh autologous semen taken at the hospital was diluted with 0.9% saline, and prick and intradermal skin tests were performed. Conclusion The patient’s symptoms improved significantly with the combination of omalizumab and escitalopram. This case not only provides a new perspective on the management of postorgasmic illness syndrome but also highlights the potential roles of allergic, psychiatric, and endocrinological mechanisms in the etiology and treatment of this complex condition. |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |