Introduction

The document from December 31, 2019, discussed several rare medical conditions that are often overlooked or misunderstood by healthcare providers. These conditions included painful nocturnal erections, post-orgasmic illness syndrome, body dysmorphic disorder, and post-finasteride syndrome. The document emphasized that while some of these conditions have a psychiatric basis, others have an organic pathophysiology, and for some, there is still much controversy. The document aimed to raise awareness about these conditions to encourage more research and ultimately lead to better management of these patients. It was noted that post-finasteride syndrome, a condition reported by some men who have taken the medication finasteride, was particularly controversial, with ongoing debate about whether the symptoms are related to the medication. The document concluded that since most of the data on these conditions is observational, it was not yet possible to draw definitive causation conclusions.