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In this episode of The Armor Men's Health Show, Donna Lee is joined once again by Dustin Fontenot, PA-C, of Urology Specialists of Austin, the practice behind this entertaining and educational podcast dedicated to men's health.

Each month, Donna and Dustin tackle some of the most misunderstood, taboo, and often embarrassing topics in urology—because if men are hesitant to ask the questions, someone needs to answer them!

This week, they dive into the fascinating and rare condition known as Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS). While uncommon, POIS can be life-altering for those who suffer from it. Imagine experiencing severe flu-like symptoms, brain fog, fatigue, muscle aches, and intense pain after every orgasm—sometimes lasting anywhere from two to seven days. For some patients, the discomfort can reach an 8 out of 10 on the pain scale and occurs every single time.

Researchers believe that many cases may be linked to an allergic or autoimmune reaction to a patient's own semen. In fact, one of the diagnostic tools used by specialists may involve allergy testing with the patient's own semen—a process that is as unusual as it sounds.

Dustin explains the symptoms, possible causes, and current treatment options available to help patients manage this challenging condition. While there is no universally effective cure, some therapies may include antihistamines, allergy medications, anti-inflammatory pain relievers, and certain medications used to treat BPH that may reduce symptoms by causing retrograde ejaculation. As always, treatment plans should be discussed with a qualified urologist.

Join Donna and Dustin for this eye-opening conversation about a condition most people have never heard of—but one that can dramatically impact quality of life. Be sure to subscribe to The Armor Men's Health Show for new episodes every week, and share the podcast with friends and family who enjoy learning about health topics that nobody else is talking about!

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🎙️ Meet Your Hosts

Donna Lee, producer and co-host of the podcast—is a professional, national touring stand-up comedian—bringing expert insight and humor to men’s health conversations. Donna has a distinguished and comprehensive background in the medical field, having served in key leadership roles including Practice Manager, Clinic Director, Marketing Director, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Dustin Fontenot, PA-C, is a premier men's health expert and urology provider at Urology Specialists of Austin which is the parent company that brings you The Armor Men's Health Show. Mr. Fontenot has been with USA for over 11 years.

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