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What is Dhat Syndrome?
Men with dhat syndrome experience physical and emotional distress linked to perceived semen loss and/or a fear of semen loss. In some cultures, semen is considered a highly valuable substance. In these belief systems, losing semen contributes to physical and psychological illnesses and sexual problems. They may worry that semen is being passed through their urine or that they are losing semen through masturbation or nocturnal emissions (“wet dreams”). In some cultures, preserving dhat leads to good health and a long life. Consequently, the idea of losing dhat can be stressful.
This line of thinking is believed to come from sexual myths passed through generations. Researchers report that men with dhat syndrome tend to be young and live in rural areas with conservative views of sex. Men with dhat syndrome also tend to have lower levels of education and a lower socioeconomic status than other men, according to researchers
When to see your doctor
When sexual problems keep happening, both partners can have anxiety. Things can escalate if you don’t discuss it. If the situation doesn’t improve or you suspect a physical reason, it’s time to see your doctor. Often, the longer a sexual dysfunction goes on, the more your level of stress and anxiety rises. This can perpetuate the problem.
Treating physical causes
Treatment depends on the specific cause. Sometimes, treating an underlying medical condition will resolve the situation. In some cases, switching medications may work.
ED treatment has advanced a lot in recent years. Many men have positive results using prescription medications. Other remedies include mechanical aids, penile implants, or surgery.
Lubricating gels or creams or hormone therapy may solve the problem of vaginal dryness.
Treating psychological causes
Psychological counseling may help. A therapist can teach you how to cope with stress and anxiety. Joint counseling with your partner can help improve communication and increase intimacy.
Sometimes, support and education about sexual behavior are all that you need. You can address body image and other inhibitions in counseling. For deeply rooted sexual dysfunction, psychotherapy may be necessary. You can reverse sexual dysfunction due to stress or temporary circumstances if you approach them openly. Deep-seated psychological issues may take longer to manage or may never fully resolve, but you can improve them.
Signs And Symptoms
- fatigue,
- depression,
- forgetfulness,
- concentration difficulties,
- feelings of shame or guilt,
- Sexual dysfunction (such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low libido).
- Vague somatic troubles
Medical Condition which can lead to Dhat Syndrome
Some medical conditions can create dhat syndrome and, if left untreated, can cause other severe medical complications.
- Prostate gland infection prostatitis is the main reason for semen leakage in a male body.
- Retrograde ejaculationis another reason for semen leakage in the male body that mostly occurs due to prior surgeries or injuries.
- Nerve damage in the groin area leads to poor urination and excessive semen loss in males.
A poor lifestyle like drinking, poor diet and fat in body effects that strain your organs make them unhealthy and open to all sorts of diseases.
Sexual Health Management & Treatments
Treatment for sexual health conditions vary as widely as the conditions themselves, it often includes medications (such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs), sexual education, and culturally-appropriate counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, hormone therapy, physical therapy, aiding devices, lifestyle changes, surgical management, and other treatment options.
