Delusion of Pregnancy in a 64-Year-Old Male: A Case Report
Recommended Citation
Mehan V, Wehner M, Oberdorfer K, and Khalid Z. Delusion of Pregnancy in a 64-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. Cureus 2025;17(5):e84478.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2025
Publication Title
Cureus
Keywords
delusion of pregnancy; geriatric psychiatry; homosexual; male delusion of pregnancy; psychiatry disorders; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; sexual activity; sexual distress; somatic delusion; urine pregnancy test
Abstract
This case describes an instance of delusion of pregnancy in an older male. This patient has a past history of schizophrenia and reported the delusion soon after engaging in a consensual sexual act with another male for the first time. Delusion of pregnancy is a rare disorder, especially among males and older adults. Along with the use of antipsychotic medications, we discuss the approach of using a pregnancy test in a male to aid in reality orientation and dispel the delusion of pregnancy.
PubMed ID
40539169
Volume
17
Issue
5
First Page
84478
Last Page
84478
