Dhat Syndrome Dhat syndrome is a culture ‑ bound syndrome characterized by excessive concern about loss of semen, vague somatic symptoms such as fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite prevalent in Indian subcontinent natives. The patient attributes the symptoms to loss of semen in urine or through masturbation or excessive sexual activity. Patients with Dhat syndrome experience somatic, anxiety and depressive symptoms and often present with sexual dysfunction. Origin of Dhat Syndrome and Various myths related to this syndrome · The word ‘ Dhat’ derives from the word ‘ Dhatu’ which means the elixir of life in Sanskrit. Traditional medicinal system of Ayurveda had considered semen as the most precious among the seven ‘ Dhatus’ in human body. · It had been believed that it takes 40 drops of blood to be converted into one drop of semen. Hence, conservation of semen was important by all means. There have been attempts to ex