A Case Report of Postcoital Dysphoria: A Paradoxical Melancholy
Nirnay Sachdeva1, Vinay Suresh2, Mohd Zeeshan3
1Psychiatry, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow, IND.
Abstract:
Sexual engagement usually leads to positive and satisfactory feelings under typical circumstances. However, studies conducted in recent years have revealed that some people experience feelings of depression, anxiety, agitation, or aggression following sexual activity or masturbation. This condition, known as postcoital dysphoria (PCD), is a rare psychiatric disorder that has been reported more in women than in men. We present a rare case of a 24-year-old male who suffers from PCD. This provides clinical insight for studies further attempting to investigate PCD among males.
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