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    Dhat syndrome is a semen-loss related distress seen mainly in people from the Indian subcontinent. It commonly affects young men who experience weakness, anxiety, sleeplessness and guilt from nocturnal emissions or masturbation, believing semen loss is harmful. Some report white discharge in urine, thinking it is semen. Effective treatments include psychotherapy to correct wrong beliefs and medication for anxiety or sadness. There is no physical cause or medical basis for beliefs about semen loss or white discharge being harmful.

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    Dhat syndrome is a semen-loss related distress seen mainly in people from the Indian subcontinent. It commonly affects young men who experience weakness, anxiety, sleeplessness and guilt from nocturnal emissions or masturbation, believing semen loss is harmful. Some report white discharge in urine, thinking it is semen. Effective treatments include psychotherapy to correct wrong beliefs and medication for anxiety or sadness. There is no physical cause or medical basis for beliefs about semen loss or white discharge being harmful.

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    Dhat syndrome is a semen-loss related distress seen mainly in people from the Indian subcontinent. It commonly affects young men who experience weakness, anxiety, sleeplessness and guilt from nocturnal emissions or masturbation, believing semen loss is harmful. Some report white discharge in urine, thinking it is semen. Effective treatments include psychotherapy to correct wrong beliefs and medication for anxiety or sadness. There is no physical cause or medical basis for beliefs about semen loss or white discharge being harmful.

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    Dhat syndrome is a semen-loss related distress seen mainly in people from the Indian subcontinent. It commonly affects young men who experience weakness, anxiety, sleeplessness and guilt from nocturnal emissions or masturbation, believing semen loss is harmful. Some report white discharge in urine, thinking it is semen. Effective treatments include psychotherapy to correct wrong beliefs and medication for anxiety or sadness. There is no physical cause or medical basis for beliefs about semen loss or white discharge being harmful.

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    DHAT SYNDROME

    What is it?

    It is a semen-loss related physical and psychological distress seen mainly

    in people of Indian subcontinent.

    How common is it?

    It is commonly seen in young men.

    What are the common symptoms?

    Weakness, anxiety, sleeplessness and guilt which is attributed to

    semen loss.

    Loss of semen through nocturnal emissions and masturbation

    frightens the individual as he believes it to be harmful to the body.

    Some patients report a white discharge in their urine which they

    feel is semen.

    Sexual dysfunction may or may not be present.

    What are the causes of Dhat syndrome?

    There is no known physical cause for the illness.

    It occurs due to wrong beliefs and misconceptions about normal

    sexual functions.

    What are the treatments available?

    Effective treatments in the form of medications and counseling -

    psychotherapy are available.

    Psychotherapy: Aimed at reassurance and correction of wrong

    beliefs.
    Medication: To relieve anxiety and sad mood that is often present in

    such situations.

    Myths and Facts

    Myth Fact

    Semen loss is a
    Loss of semen is very
    normal sexual process
    harmful to the body
    in the body

    Several drops of blood There is no such

    make one drop of semen association

    White discharge in urine There is no medical

    contains ‘vital substance’ basis for this belief

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO


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    NIMHANS CENTRE FOR WELL BEING
    1/B, 9th main, 1st phase, 1st stage, BTM Layout, Bangalore–76
    Phone– 080 26685948/ 9480829670,
    Email– nimhans.wellbeing@gmail.com

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