Postorgasmic illness syndrome
Synonyms: POIS
Postorgasmic illness syndrome is a rare urogenital disease characterized by the appearance of flu-like symptoms (fever extreme fatigue myalgia itchy burning eyes nasal congestion/rhinorrhea) as well as mood changes irritability and concentration memory and attention difficulties within a few minutes to a few hours after ejaculation. Symptoms disappear spontaneously 3-7 days after onset.
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