NIMHANS – MCQ 1 – Couvade syndrome

True regarding Couvade syndrome is?
A. A male experiencing pregnancy symptoms
B. A pregnant female who believes that she is not pregnant
C. Excessive urge for taking drugs
D. Opiods are treatment of choice

Correct answer : A. A male experiencing pregnancy symptoms

Couvade syndrome (sympathetic pregnancy / phantom pregnancy) is a condition in which a man experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior of an expectant mother.

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