Post-coital tristesse

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Post-coital tristesse

Post-coital tristesse (PCT) or post-coital dysphoria (PCD) is the feeling of sadness, anxiety, agitation or aggression after sexual intercourse. Its name comes from the Latin postcoitalis and tristitia, which mean "after sex" and "sadness", respectively.

Pronunciation

  • Post-coital: /poʊstˈkoʊɪtəl/
  • Tristesse: /trɪˈstɛs/

Etymology

The term "post-coital tristesse" is derived from the Latin words postcoitalis meaning "after coitus" and tristitia meaning "sadness". The term was first used in the medical literature by the French physician and sexologist, Auguste Debay, in the 19th century.

Symptoms

Symptoms of post-coital tristesse can include feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability or restlessness after sexual intercourse. These feelings can last for a few minutes to a few hours. In some cases, individuals may also experience crying spells or feelings of emptiness or inadequacy.

Causes

The exact cause of post-coital tristesse is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to the hormonal changes that occur during and after sexual intercourse. Some researchers suggest that it may be linked to the sudden drop in endorphins and other mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain after orgasm.

Related Terms

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski