Fowler s syndrome typically affects young women, often during their teenage years, and is more common in those with a history of chronic constipation or who have undergone gynecological procedures.
The 61-year-old man who underwent hormone therapy said the treatment drugs left him with menopause-like symptoms, including hot flushes and dizzy spells.
The rare condition that affected Elle Adams from east London left her unable to pee even though she drank a lot of fluids and felt the urge to urinate.