Couvade Syndrome
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2019-02-18
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Couvade syndrome ( sympathetic pregnancy ) , is a rare condition in which males experience pregnancy like symptoms and have behavioral changes , it occurs most often near industrial areas , although the exact cause is unknown , there have been suggestions indicating that emotional factors related to feelings of sympathy for pregnant women play a role , especially in the first and third trimester , important symptoms include indigestion , weight gain , decreased or increased appetite , constipation and also potentially diarrhea .
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