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Oxygen level
Drop in oxygen level upto 91 after orgasm but recovered after 7-10 mins
No as such breathing issue but I have sinus since ages now
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it's absolutely normal while physical intimacy, because of over excitement and breathing hold spells called valsalva, but if u have any recurrent palpitations, breathlessness or any chest pain while exertion or even making physical relationship, then we need to rule out cardiac causes.
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Possible causes
Hyperventilation or breath-holding during climax.
• Vagal stimulation, leading to transient changes in heart rate and breathing.
• Cardiopulmonary issues (e.g. undiagnosed heart disease, arrhythmia, or lung disease).
• Anxiety or panic attack causing transient symptoms.
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—patients with OSA may desaturate more easily with exertion.
Next Steps
Precaution
1. Medical Evaluation:
• See a cardiologist and/or pulmonologist.
• Get an ECG, Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, and possibly a stress test or PFTs (pulmonary function tests).
• Consider a sleep study (PSG) if symptoms suggest OSA.
2. Monitor Saturation:
• Use a pulse oximeter during sexual activity (especially if it recurs).
• Note associated symptoms: chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations.
3. Lifestyle Adjustments:
• Avoid overly strenuous or breath-holding during sexual activity.
• Maintain good hydration, nutrition, and fitness.
• If overweight, weight loss can help reduce cardiopulmonary strain.
4. Emergency Signs (seek help if any of these occur):
• Chest pain or pressure.
• Unexplained fainting.
• Persistent low oxygen saturation (
Health Tips
If this happened only once and fully recovered without other symptoms, it may not be serious. But since oxygen saturation dropped and took minutes to recover, it’s worth investigating further—don’t ignore it.
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