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- New Case Report: Sertraline May Help Some Patients With Postorgasmic-Illness-SyndromeA newly published case report in The Journal of Sexual Medicine describes two men with postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS) whose symptoms improved significantly after treatment with sertraline. The authors suggest that serotonergic mechanisms may play a role in at least some forms of the condition. Two Patients, Similar Symptoms The report presents… Read more: New Case Report: Sertraline May Help Some Patients With Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome
- One year POIS-Network: Growing demand for informationpostorgasmic-illness-syndrome One year POIS-Network Growing demand for information 2025 marked the first full calendar year of activity for POIS-Network. Between January 1 and December 31, the platforms POIS-Network and POIS-Deutschland together reached nearly 5,000 users worldwide, generating approximately 30,000 interactions. For a rare and still largely unknown condition, these figures… Read more: One year POIS-Network: Growing demand for information
- New Case Reports Highlight Clinical Heterogeneity and Gaps in Care in Postorgasmic-Illness-SyndromeA new study from Portugal (preprint) presents two detailed case reports on Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome (POIS), providing important insights into the clinical heterogeneity, therapeutic challenges, and psychosocial burden of the condition. The paper describes two men with POIS who developed not only physical symptoms such as extreme fatigue, muscle-related complaints, and cognitive… Read more: New Case Reports Highlight Clinical Heterogeneity and Gaps in Care in Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome
- Major POIS Study Enters Crucial Phase — Recruitment Now OpenPostorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome: Major Study Enters Its Crucial Phase – Recruitment Now Open The largest scientific investigation ever conducted on Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome (POIS) is now entering its central phase. After the initial stage examined only healthy men (i.e., without POIS symptoms), the recruitment of the affected group is finally beginning—an essential step toward… Read more: Major POIS Study Enters Crucial Phase — Recruitment Now Open
- “POIS is like a curse”: In-depth interview with a POIS-suffererPostorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome Interview Pascal is 50 years old, divorced, has two children and lives in Berlin, Germany. He has suffered from postorgasmic-illness-syndrome for 25 years. The illness came creeping into his life. We talk to him about his POIS disorder and the effects it has had on his love life, his… Read more: “POIS is like a curse”: In-depth interview with a POIS-sufferer