An unusual case of a young man allergic to his own semen

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An unusual case of a young man allergic to his own semen

By Massimo Giola
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Symptoms of post-orgasmic illness syndrome include a blocked or watery nose, feverishness, and itchy throat or eyes [Image: Brittany Colette on Unsplash]

Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola chooses to fix a gap in his knowledge rather than dismiss a case as ridiculous

Key points, Post-orgasmic illness syndrome is a rare syndrome with unclear pathogenesis that affects post-pubertal men. Flu-like symptoms occur immediatel, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References

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2. Xi GP, Yang RX, Zhang J, et al. Clinical characteristics, allergic response to autologous semen, and desensitization in patients with postorgasmic illness syndrome. Sex Med 2024;11(6):qfad068.

3. Zizzo J, Sávio LF, Ramasamy R, et al. Postorgasmic illness syndrome: An update. Eur Urol Focus 2023;9(1):22–24.