Delusion of Pregnancy in a 64-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

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.

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Cureus
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2025-05-20
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84478
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Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
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Delusion of Pregnancy in a 64-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

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Delusion of Pregnancy in a 64-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

K. Oberdorfer, Martin Wehner, Zaira Khalid, Vikash Mehan
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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.

CureusVol. 17(5)
Henry Ford Health System (US), Wayne State University (US)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
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