Effectiveness of cognitive Sex therapy in treatment of Dhat Syndrome.

Dr. Alexander Martin Alphonse; Dr. Ajay Kumar Reddy Bobba

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Effectiveness of cognitive Sex therapy in treatment of Dhat Syndrome.

Dr. Alexander Martin Alphonse, Dr. Ajay Kumar Reddy Bobba

Abstract :

Background:Dhat Syndrome is prevalent in Indian males who present with loss of vigour, somatic complaints, depressive and anxiety features, to the extent of beinghypochondrical concerns, caused by loss of semen. Objective:The aim of the study was to determine anxiety and depression among patients diagnosed withDhat Syndrome and the effect of cognitive oriented sex therapy on anxiety and depression. Method: Thirty–four healthy males attending psychiatry outpatient department, with complaints of loss of semen in urine or nocturnal emission (wet dreams), were assessed for depression using Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM–D) and anxiety using Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM–A). A model of short term cognitive focussed sex therapy was prepared. Patients were given 45 minutes sessions of therapy every week in individual setting for four weeks. During their weekly visits they were evaluated using HAM–D and HAM–A. Four patients dropped out during the group therapy. Result: There was a significant decrease in HAM–D and HAM–A scores following 4 weekly sessions of cognitive focussed sex therapy, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: The results showed a significant improvement in depression and anxiety following cognitive oriented sex therapy and hence its usefulness in the management of Dhat syndrome.