After having sex with his wife, an Irish man loses his memory for 10 minutes.

After having sex with his wife, an Irish man loses his memory for 10 minutes.

The man's long-term memory was unaffected, and he was able to recall his name, age, and other fundamental details.

Limerick, Ireland: After having sex with his wife, a 66-year-old Irish man was transported to the hospital with short-term amnesia.

Doctors stated that gender was the trigger for short-term forgetfulness, formally known as Transient Global Amnesia, in the May issue of the Irish Medical Journal, which was published Wednesday (TGA).

"An episode of abrupt transient global amnesia that is not caused by more common neuropathy such as epilepsy or stroke," according to the Mayo Clinic.

The medical publication said that this Irish man lost his short-term memory "after 10 minutes of sexual intercourse."

The man noticed the date on his phone after their sexual encounter and'suddenly grew disturbed that he had forgotten his wedding anniversary the day before.' Despite the fact that the man had celebrated the big event the night before, he had no idea what it was.

According to the journal, "he repeatedly questioned his wife and daughter about the occurrences of that morning and the previous day."

This rare syndrome mainly affects persons between the ages of 50 and 70, and it has the potential to "disappear" from previous experiences. Some persons who are suffering from TGA may have no recollection of what happened a year ago. In most cases, persons who have been affected regain their memories within a few hours.

The subject's long-term memory was not harmed in this situation, and he was able to recall his name, age, and other fundamental details.

TGA had previously occurred in the man in 2015, and this episode occurred shortly after he had intercourse. He eventually restored his short-term memory, which was a blessing.

The individual proceeded to a local medical room after realising he was having another TGA episode. He was neurologically examined and confirmed to be "totally normal." His memories returned after a while.

Up to 10% of persons with TGA have another episode, according to the author of an article in the Irish Medical Journal, who works in the Department of Neurology at University Hospital Limerick. "Precipitation of TGA has been connected with numerous activities, including physical activity, immersion in cold or hot water, emotional stress, pain, and sexual intercourse," the authors continued.

"It's not enough of a stimulation or deprivation that it permanently injures the brain," one expert remarked in 2009 concerning TGA. The brain heals itself. There should be no other deficits besides memory, and it should be minor.

The occurrence is terrifying for the victims and their loved ones, but the TGA does not believe it is a major matter.

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