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Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome POIS in Women: A First-Hand Story from South America Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome (POIS) is most often discussed as a condition affecting men. Most published research, case studies, and online discussions focus on male patients and theories related to semen allergy or male hormonal responses. However, this does not mean that women cannot suffer from POIS. Their

Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome as a Disability – 2024 Study Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome as a Disability? – New Study Highlights Severe Impact A large-scale 2024 study reveals how strongly Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) can impair work, daily activities, and quality of life – raising the question of whether POIS should be classified as a disability. While previous research

Rare Condition Misdiagnosed as Gastritis A new case report published in MAR Gastroenterology (May 2025) documents the first known patient with postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS) in Libya. The study, titled “From Pleasure to Pain: A Case Report of Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome Mimicking Gastritis”, was authored by Ashraf M. Rajab and colleagues. The 50-year-old male patient initially presented

POIS-Treatment: Dry Ejaculation as a Radical Therapy Option? Hope or extreme exception? – A case report on the treatment of Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome A recently published case report describes the dramatic journey of a POIS patient whose years of suffering ended with a radical surgical procedure. The outcome not only offers a potential clue to the underlying

Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome News New Study on the Psychosocial Impact of POIS New research highlights how POIS affects self-esteem and relationships A recent survey of 83 men with Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) provides the first targeted insights into the psychosocial burden of the condition. The results show that POIS not only causes severe physical symptoms but also