Bóle głowy podczas seksu
Charakterystyka, pielęgnacja i opieka

Bóle głowy związane z aktywnością seksualną (PHASA) to rzadkie, ale istotne klinicznie pierwotne bóle głowy, które mogą wystąpić przed, w trakcie lub podczas orgazmu. Wyróżnia się dwa typy: ból przedorgazmiczny – tępy, narastający ból głowy i szyi nasilający się wraz z podnieceniem seksualnym, oraz ból orgazmiczny – nagły, pulsujący, eksplozywny ból pojawiający się tuż przed lub w trakcie orgazmu. Częstość występowania wynosi około 1-1,6% populacji, z przewagą u mężczyzn (3-4-krotnie częściej) oraz u osób z historią migren. Lokalizacja bólu jest zwykle obustronna, często w okolicy potylicznej, a czas trwania może wynosić od kilku minut do nawet 2-3 dni. Diagnostyka wymaga wykluczenia wtórnych przyczyn, w tym tętniaków, malformacji tętniczo-żylnych, rozwarstwień tętnic czy udaru, za pomocą MRI, CT, MRA, CTA oraz ewentualnie punkcji lędźwiowej. Kryteria IHS wymagają co najmniej dwóch epizodów spełniających określone cechy kliniczne.

Bóle głowy podczas seksu – wprowadzenie

Bóle głowy podczas seksu (primary headache associated with sexual activity, PHASA) to rzadki, ale rzeczywisty rodzaj bólu głowy, który może wystąpić podczas aktywności seksualnej. Dolegliwość ta może pojawić się przed, w trakcie lub w momencie orgazmu, a jej intensywność może być różna – od łagodnego dyskomfortu po ekstremalne dolegliwości bólowe.12 Międzynarodowa Klasyfikacja Bólów Głowy (ICHD-3) definiuje ten typ bólu jako „pierwotny ból głowy związany z aktywnością seksualną” – ból pojawiający się wyłącznie podczas aktywności seksualnej, nasilający się wraz z podnieceniem seksualnym lub pojawiający się nagle, z intensywnością eksplozywną przed orgazmem lub w jego trakcie.3

Chociaż bóle głowy podczas seksu dotykają zaledwie 1-1,6% populacji, mogą być niezwykle niepokojące i obniżać jakość życia osób nimi dotkniętych.4 Ważne jest, aby pamiętać, że większość przypadków tego typu bólów głowy nie stanowi bezpośredniego zagrożenia dla zdrowia, jednak w rzadkich przypadkach mogą one wskazywać na poważniejsze problemy zdrowotne, takie jak zaburzenia naczyniowe mózgu.56

Typy bólów głowy podczas seksu

Wyróżniane są dwa główne typy bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną:78

  • Ból przedorgazmiczny (preorgazmiczny) – tępy, narastający ból głowy i szyi, który nasila się wraz ze wzrostem podniecenia seksualnego. Ten typ bólu zwykle rozpoczyna się jako łagodny dyskomfort, który stopniowo narasta wraz z intensywnością aktywności seksualnej.9
  • Ból orgazmiczny – nagły, intensywny, pulsujący ból głowy, który pojawia się tuż przed lub w momencie orgazmu. Ten typ jest bardziej powszechny i może być opisywany jako „eksplozywny” lub „piorunujący”.1011

Czas trwania tych bólów głowy może być różny – od kilku minut do kilku godzin, a w niektórych przypadkach nawet do 2-3 dni.12 Ból może być zlokalizowany obustronnie (po obu stronach głowy) i często występuje w okolicy potylicznej (tył głowy).1314

Czynniki ryzyka i epidemiologia

Bóle głowy podczas seksu mogą dotknąć każdego, jednak istnieją pewne czynniki ryzyka ich wystąpienia:1516

  • Płeć męska – mężczyźni są 3-4 razy bardziej narażeni na wystąpienie bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną niż kobiety.1718
  • Historia migren – osoby cierpiące na migreny mają zwiększone ryzyko wystąpienia bólów głowy podczas seksu.1920
  • Czynniki genetyczne – istnieją doniesienia o występowaniu rodzinnym tego typu bólów głowy, co sugeruje możliwy udział czynników genetycznych.21

Epidemiologicznie, bóle głowy podczas seksu dotykają około 1-1,6% populacji ogólnej, choć rzeczywista częstość może być wyższa ze względu na niechęć do zgłaszania tych dolegliwości.2223 U wielu osób bóle te występują w klastrach przez kilka miesięcy, a następnie mogą ustąpić na rok lub dłużej. Do połowy wszystkich pacjentów doświadcza ich przez około sześć miesięcy, a niektórzy mogą mieć tylko jeden epizod w ciągu życia.2425

Objawy kliniczne i diagnostyka

Głównym objawem bólu głowy związanego z aktywnością seksualną jest sam ból, który może przybierać różne formy w zależności od typu. Typowe objawy obejmują:2627

  • Tępy ból głowy i szyi nasilający się wraz ze wzrostem podniecenia seksualnego
  • Nagły, intensywny ból głowy pojawiający się tuż przed lub w momencie orgazmu
  • Ból może być zlokalizowany obustronnie, często w okolicy potylicznej
  • W niektórych przypadkach mogą wystąpić dodatkowe objawy, takie jak nudności, fotofobia (nadwrażliwość na światło) czy fonofobia (nadwrażliwość na dźwięki)28

Diagnostyka bólów głowy podczas seksu wymaga wykluczenia wtórnych, potencjalnie zagrażających życiu przyczyn. Szczególnie pierwszy epizod takiego bólu powinien być dokładnie zbadany.29 Proces diagnostyczny obejmuje:3031

  • Badania obrazowe mózgu:
    • Rezonans magnetyczny (MRI) – pozwala wykryć ewentualne przyczyny bólu głowy
    • Tomografia komputerowa (CT) – szczególnie w przypadkach, gdy ból głowy wystąpił mniej niż 48-72 godziny wcześniej
    • Angiografia rezonansu magnetycznego (MRA) i angiografia tomografii komputerowej (CTA) – wizualizują naczynia krwionośne prowadzące do mózgu i wewnątrz niego
  • Angiogramy – badanie pokazujące tętnice szyi i mózgu
  • Nakłucie lędźwiowe (punkcja lędźwiowa) – w niektórych przypadkach, szczególnie gdy ból głowy pojawił się nagle i niedawno, a badania obrazowe są prawidłowe32

Zgodnie z kryteriami diagnostycznymi Międzynarodowego Towarzystwa Bólów Głowy (IHS), do diagnozy pierwotnego bólu głowy związanego z aktywnością seksualną wymagane jest wystąpienie co najmniej dwóch epizodów bólu głowy i/lub szyi spełniających określone kryteria.33

Różnicowanie i stany naglące

Choć większość bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną ma charakter łagodny, istnieją sytuacje, w których mogą one wskazywać na poważny stan zdrowotny wymagający natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej.3435 Bóle głowy związane z aktywnością seksualną, którym towarzyszą następujące objawy, wymagają pilnej konsultacji lekarskiej:

  • Utrata przytomności
  • Wymioty
  • Sztywność karku
  • Inne objawy neurologiczne
  • Silny ból utrzymujący się dłużej niż 24 godziny36

Nagłe bóle głowy podczas aktywności seksualnej mogą być związane z takimi stanami jak:37

  • Tętniak wewnątrzczaszkowy (poszerzenie lub wybrzuszenie w ścianie tętnicy wewnątrz głowy)
  • Nieprawidłowe połączenie między tętnicami i żyłami w mózgu (malformacja tętniczo-żylna)
  • Krwawienie do ściany tętnicy prowadzącej do mózgu (rozwarstwienie)
  • Zwężenie tętnic w mózgu (odwracalny zespół skurczu naczyń mózgowych)
  • Udar mózgu
  • Choroba wieńcowa

Leczenie bólów głowy podczas seksu

Podejście terapeutyczne do bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną zależy od ich częstości, nasilenia oraz ewentualnych przyczyn podstawowych. Leczenie może obejmować:3839

Leki przyjmowane regularnie (zapobiegawczo)

W przypadku nawracających epizodów bólów głowy podczas seksu, bez zidentyfikowanej przyczyny podstawowej, lekarz może zalecić regularne przyjmowanie leków zapobiegawczych:40

  • Beta-blokery – np. propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) lub metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL), stosowane w leczeniu nadciśnienia tętniczego, choroby wieńcowej i migren. Są zalecane tylko w przypadku częstych lub długotrwałych ataków.4142
  • Blokery kanału wapniowego – np. werapamil (Calan SR), również stosowany w leczeniu nadciśnienia tętniczego.43
  • Inne leki przeciwmigrenowe – u osób z historią migreny.44
  • Topiramat – lek przeciwpadaczkowy, który wykazał skuteczność w leczeniu bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną.45

Leki przyjmowane doraźnie

Niektóre leki mogą być przyjmowane przed planowaną aktywnością seksualną w celu zapobiegania bólom głowy:46

  • Indometacyna – niesteroidowy lek przeciwzapalny, może być przyjmowany godzinę przed stosunkiem seksualnym.4748
  • Tryptany – klasa leków przeciwmigrenowych, również mogą być stosowane profilaktycznie przed aktywnością seksualną. Skuteczność krótkoterminowej profilaktyki z wykorzystaniem tryptanów wynosi około 50%.49

Warto zauważyć, że niektóre leki przeciwbólowe, takie jak ibuprofen, diklofenak, paracetamol, kwas acetylosalicylowy i ergotamina, wydają się nie mieć korzystnego wpływu przy podawaniu przed aktywnością seksualną.50

Metody niefarmakologiczne

Oprócz farmakoterapii, w leczeniu bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną można zastosować również metody niefarmakologiczne:5152

  • Modyfikacja aktywności seksualnej – zaprzestanie aktywności seksualnej przed orgazmem.
  • Przyjęcie bardziej pasywnej roli podczas stosunku – co może pomóc zapobiec bólom głowy.
  • Czasowe powstrzymanie się od aktywności seksualnej – w niektórych przypadkach zaleca się powstrzymanie od aktywności seksualnej przez okres do 3 miesięcy.5354
  • Terapia manualna – dostępne są doniesienia o skutecznej terapii manualnej w leczeniu bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną, w tym manipulacji kręgosłupowej wykonywanych przez doświadczonego chiropraktyka.55

Konsultacja lekarska

Osoby doświadczające bólów głowy podczas aktywności seksualnej powinny skonsultować się z lekarzem, szczególnie w przypadku pierwszego wystąpienia takiego bólu lub gdy ból pojawia się nagle.56 Konsultacja może rozpocząć się od wizyty u lekarza podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej, który następnie może skierować pacjenta do neurologa.57

Podczas wizyty lekarz prawdopodobnie zada szereg pytań dotyczących charakteru bólu głowy:58

  • Kiedy po raz pierwszy wystąpił ból głowy podczas seksu?
  • Jak szybko rozpoczął się ból?
  • Kiedy rozpoczął się ból w stosunku do orgazmu?
  • Czy bóle głowy były ciągłe czy występowały z przerwami?
  • Czy wystąpiły jakieś objawy oprócz bólu?
  • Czy występowały inne rodzaje bólów głowy? Jeśli tak, jak wyglądały?
  • Czy ktokolwiek z najbliższej rodziny doświadczył migren lub bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną?59

Pacjent również powinien przygotować pytania do lekarza, takie jak:60

  • Co prawdopodobnie powoduje moje objawy lub stan?
  • Czy istnieją inne możliwe przyczyny moich objawów lub stanu?
  • Jakie badania są potrzebne?

Rokowanie i wnioski

Większość pierwotnych bólów głowy związanych z aktywnością seksualną ma charakter łagodny i nie stanowi bezpośredniego zagrożenia dla zdrowia.61 Rokowanie jest zazwyczaj dobre, a w wielu przypadkach bóle te ustępują samoistnie po kilku tygodniach lub miesiącach.6263

Wzorzec występowania może być różny – u niektórych osób bóle mogą występować w klastrach przez kilka miesięcy, a następnie ustępować na dłuższy czas, podczas gdy u innych mogą wystąpić tylko pojedyncze epizody.64 Do połowy wszystkich osób z bólami głowy związanymi z aktywnością seksualną doświadcza ich przez około sześć miesięcy.65

Co ciekawe, badania wskazują, że bóle głowy podczas seksu mogą ustępować przy powtarzającej się aktywności seksualnej.66 Typowym scenariuszem postępowania lekarskiego może być zalecenie stosowania indometacyny przez dwa lub trzy epizody aktywności seksualnej, a następnie przerwanie jej stosowania, jeśli bóle nie nawracają.67

Chociaż bóle głowy podczas seksu mogą być krępujące i niepokojące, ważne jest, aby pamiętać, że są one stosunkowo rzadkie i w większości przypadków nie wskazują na poważne problemy zdrowotne. Odpowiednia diagnoza i leczenie może znacząco poprawić jakość życia osób dotkniętych tym schorzeniem.68

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  • #1 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #2 Primary headache associated with sexual activity (Orgasmic headache)
    https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/orgasmic-pre-orgasmic-headache/
    Primary headache associated with sexual activity, previously known as orgasmic or pre-orgasmic headache, is a rare headache type brought on by or occurring only during or after sexual activity. […] Primary headache associated with sexual activity is commonly described as bilateral (on both sides of head) and often located occipitally (back of the head). Primary headache associated with sexual activity generally lasts from 1 minute to 24 hours with severe pain and up to 72 hours with mild pain. […] Primary headache associated with sexual activity is more common among men than women. When diagnosing, care must be taken to rule out other, more serious conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, arterial dissection and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Treatment, when necessary, is usually indomethacin and/or propranolol.
  • #3 What Is a Sex Headache? – ISSM
    https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/what-is-a-sex-headache
    What Is a Sex Headache? QA Rachel Baxter 15 December 2021 A sex headache (also known as an orgasmic headache, benign sexual headache, coital headache, or intercourse headache) is a headache that is related to sexual activity. […] Specifically, the International Classification of Headache Disorders from 2013 (ICHD-3) defines primary headache associated with sexual activity (PHASA) as pain in the head or neck brought on by and occurring only during sexual activity, either increasing during sexual excitement or starting abruptly and intensely before or at the time of orgasm, lasting from 1 minute to 72 hours and not being accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis (Nascimento, 2018). […] In order to be classified as PHASA by the ICHD-3, an individual must experience at least two episodes, and the headache cannot be related to phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors (erectile dysfunction medications) or other drugs or substances.
  • #4 Orgasm Headache: Why It Happens and Treatment
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/orgasm-headache-5211844
    Sexual activity and orgasm can sometimes cause a „sex headache” or „orgasm headache.” Fortunately, these headaches are rare, affecting just 1% to 1.6% of people. […] Sex headaches happen moments before or at the peak of sexual excitement, the orgasm. […] Sex-related headaches are more likely in people who also experience migraines and tend to affect more men than women. […] Orgasm headaches may (rarely) be a symptom of a health problem, but typically they are „primary” headaches, meaning they are not caused by another condition or disorder. […] Anyone experiencing new or never-evaluated headaches with sexual activity should consult a healthcare provider. […] If you’re experiencing sex headaches, your healthcare provider may order blood tests and a CT scan or a MRI to make sure there are no other underlying causes for your symptoms.
  • #5 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #6 Sex headaches | UM Health-Sparrow
    https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/sex-headaches
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause.
  • #7 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #8 Sex headaches – Hancock Health
    https://www.hancockhealth.org/zh/mayo-health-library/sex-headaches/
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases and A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Sex headaches arent usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or its your first headache of this type.
  • #9 Sex Headache – RefHelp
    https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/neurology/headache/other-headaches/sex-headache/
    The term sex headache encompasses headaches occurring either just before or during orgasm. They can also occur during masturbation. […] Sex headaches occurring just before orgasm (pre-orgasmic) are often described as a dull ache in the head and neck. Sometimes the patient notices tension in the jaw and facial muscles. It occurs during sexual activity, can be severe but often improves when the patient stops the activity. […] Headaches occurring at the moment of orgasm are often more sudden and explosive. […] Sex headache can mimic other life-threatening neurological disorders, especially brain haemorrhage, therefore often needs to be investigated with a scan and other tests the first time it occurs. In some situations even a second or third sex headache may need urgent investigation. […] When sex headache occurs on a more frequent or predictable basis, there is no need for further investigation and it is entirely harmless.
  • #10 Sex Headache – RefHelp
    https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/neurology/headache/other-headaches/sex-headache/
    The vast majority of sex headaches are of this harmless (or benign) type. […] Whilst sex headache is nearly always benign, they can cause significant physical and psychological stress. If the headaches last longer than half an hour, the patient may benefit from a tablet. Indometacin is the most common medication used. If the headaches are happening very frequently, the patient may benefit from a tablet to prevent them. Beta-blockers, for example Propanolol, are sometimes used for this purpose. […] These headaches usually go away spontaneously after weeks or months, but may recur years later.
  • #11 Worrying about Headaches During SEX | Bangkok International Hospital (Brain x Bone)
    https://www.bangkokinternationalhospital.com/health-articles/disease-treatment/sexual-headache
    Headache at the moment of climax is often a severe headache at the base of the neck, the back of the head, pain in the front, around the eyes, and then spreading throughout. Some people have it for just 1 minute, some may experience headaches for a day. […] Mild headache from sexual activity and occurs infrequently can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs before having sex. […] Severe headache from sexual activity, especially if its the first time, it is advised to see a doctor immediately to find the potentially dangerous cause, such as brain hemorrhage, temporary constriction of brain blood vessels, torn blood vessel walls. […] In cases where no dangerous cause is found and symptoms occur every time there is sexual activity, it is recommended to consult with a specialist for preventive medication. […] Whats interesting and must be cautious of is if experiencing unbearable sharp headaches during sexual activity, one should urgently see a doctor because it could be as severe as having an aneurysm, brain hemorrhage, and coronary artery constriction.
  • #12 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #13 Primary headache associated with sexual activity (Orgasmic headache)
    https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/orgasmic-pre-orgasmic-headache/
    Primary headache associated with sexual activity, previously known as orgasmic or pre-orgasmic headache, is a rare headache type brought on by or occurring only during or after sexual activity. […] Primary headache associated with sexual activity is commonly described as bilateral (on both sides of head) and often located occipitally (back of the head). Primary headache associated with sexual activity generally lasts from 1 minute to 24 hours with severe pain and up to 72 hours with mild pain. […] Primary headache associated with sexual activity is more common among men than women. When diagnosing, care must be taken to rule out other, more serious conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, arterial dissection and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Treatment, when necessary, is usually indomethacin and/or propranolol.
  • #14 Sex or Orgasm Headaches- Causes, Treatment, Prevention and Home Remedies  – Pristyn Care
    https://www.pristyncare.com/blog/sex-or-orgasm-headaches-causes-treatment-prevention-and-home-remedies-pc0101/
    Sex or orgasm headaches are commonly described as bilateral (pain on both sides of the head) and mostly located at the back of the head. […] Treatment for sex headaches depends on the cause and type of headache. Sex headaches usually aren’t a cause of concern, so taking a painkiller usually helps ease the symptoms. Consult your gynecologist on the type or dosage of pain-medicine you should take. […] People having a history of sex headaches are suggested to consult their doctors who may prescribe medications to help prevent such headaches. Apart from taking medication, there is nothing much one can do to prevent a sex headache. […] Some patients also get relief by taking indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory drug an hour before having intercourse. This medicine is also prescribed by many doctors to treat this problem. Some people also take a triptan, an anti-migraine drug, instead of indomethacin for sex headaches.
  • #15 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. […] History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help.
  • #16 Sex headaches // Middlesex Health
    https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/sex-headaches
    Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work.
  • #17 Headaches Associated With Sex Are No Joke
    https://www.neurologylive.com/view/headaches-associated-sex-are-no-joke
    Biller said men are 3 to 4 times more likely to get headaches associated with sexual activity than women. Depending on the type of headache, medications can help relieve the pain or even prevent the headache, he said. […] To reduce the risk of headaches associated with sexual activity, doctors should counsel patients to exercise regularly, avoid excessive alcohol intake, maintain a healthy weight and, if necessary, seek counseling, Biller said.
  • #18 Post-coital headache. Is it Real
    https://www.datelinehealthafrica.org/post-coital-headache-is-it-real
    A post-coital or sex headache is the type of primary headache you get when you engage in any form of sexual activity that can lead to orgasm. […] Although not a common condition, sex headache is a real thing. It usually starts as a dull ache behind or on both sides of the head as sexual excitement increases and suddenly becomes intense at orgasm. […] Sexual headache is a primary headache. This means that it has no known underlying cause and usually occurs in the absence of other intracranial disorders (brain disorders). […] Anyone who is sexually active can come down with a sex headache. However, there are factors that can increase your chances of experiencing this condition. […] Post coital headaches occur in about 11.6% of the general population and it is nearly four times more common in males than in females.
  • #19 Sex headaches // Middlesex Health
    https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/sex-headaches
    Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work.
  • #20 Orgasm Headaches: Why Do They Happen?
    https://health.clevelandclinic.org/orgasm-headache
    Yes, especially if you get migraines but medicine can help […] For some people, there actually is a link. Headaches sometimes severe migraines can happen during sex, at orgasm or right after sex. The headaches can range from mild and temporary to explosively painful and long-lasting. […] Sexual headaches are not uncommon, though many people are hesitant to talk about them, says neurologist Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD. […] Sex-induced headaches are medically known as headaches associated with sexual activity (HAS). Theyre a type of exertion headache, which can happen with sudden or intense physical activity (think running, lifting weights or even sneezing). […] Dr. Galvez-Jimenez adds that the most severe sex headaches seem to happen in people with chronic migraines or a history of migraines. People with migraines also seem to get more sex headaches than people who dont get migraines.
  • #21 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    Headache associated with sexual activity can run in families. One study described four sisters suffering from this type of pain. Another study described two cases of familial primary HAWSA suffered by a mother and daughter. These reports suggest the existence of a genetic factor that could determine the familial occurrence of the condition. However, this question needs to be confirmed by further observations. […] For patients who have been diagnosed with a primary headache during sexual activity, conservative, pharmacologic, or surgical management may be recommended. Conservative management consists of sexual restraint (usually for 3 months). Many patients can stop the headache or reduce its intensity by taking a more passive role during coitus. […] Some NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), paracetamol, ASA, ergotamine, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a beneficial effect when given before sexual activity. Taking triptans before intercourse may be effective for short-term headache prevention with response rate of approximately 50%.
  • #22 Orgasm Headache: Why It Happens and Treatment
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/orgasm-headache-5211844
    Sexual activity and orgasm can sometimes cause a „sex headache” or „orgasm headache.” Fortunately, these headaches are rare, affecting just 1% to 1.6% of people. […] Sex headaches happen moments before or at the peak of sexual excitement, the orgasm. […] Sex-related headaches are more likely in people who also experience migraines and tend to affect more men than women. […] Orgasm headaches may (rarely) be a symptom of a health problem, but typically they are „primary” headaches, meaning they are not caused by another condition or disorder. […] Anyone experiencing new or never-evaluated headaches with sexual activity should consult a healthcare provider. […] If you’re experiencing sex headaches, your healthcare provider may order blood tests and a CT scan or a MRI to make sure there are no other underlying causes for your symptoms.
  • #23 Headaches Associated With Sex Are No Joke
    https://www.neurologylive.com/view/headaches-associated-sex-are-no-joke
    Despite comedians assertions to the contrary, sex-associated headaches are not funny. But medications can help relieve or even prevent them. […] Many people who experience headaches during sexual activity are too embarrassed to tell their physicians, and doctors often dont ask, said Jos Biller, MD, FACP, FAAN, FANA, FAHA, Chair of the Department of Neurology with the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and certified in Headache Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. […] Headaches associated with sexual activity can be extremely painful and scary, Biller said. They also can be very frustrating, both to the individual suffering the headache and to the partner. […] About 1% of adults report that they have experienced headaches associated with sexual activity and that such headaches can be severe. But the actual incidence is certainly higher, Biller noted.
  • #24 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #25
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives. When to see a doctor Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. Causes Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Abrupt-onset and slow-to-build sex headaches can be primary headache disorders not associated with any underlying condition. Sex headaches that come on suddenly are more likely to be associated with: A widening or bubble in the wall of an artery inside your head (intracranial aneurysm) An irregular connection between arteries and veins in the brain (arteriovenous malformation) that bleeds into the spinal fluid-filled space in and around the brain Bleeding into the wall of an artery leading to the brain (dissection) Narrowing of the arteries in the brain (reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome) Stroke Coronary artery disease Use of some medications, such as birth control pills Inflammation from certain infections
  • #26 Post-coital headache. Is it Real
    https://www.datelinehealthafrica.org/post-coital-headache-is-it-real
    The main symptom of post-coital headache is the headache itself. It often manifests as a dull headache that intensifies with sexual excitement or a sudden throbbing headache that appears just before or at the point of orgasm. […] Due to the rarity of the condition, most of the treatments administered to patients are often designed to target their individual situation or are based on the personal experience of the doctor. […] You may be asked to refrain from sexual activities for up to three months as continuing to have sex after an attack can lead to more intense recurrent headaches. […] Taking triptans before intercourse can help with short-term headache prevention. […] Because the cause of primary headache associated with sexual activity is unknown, there are no established preventive measures.
  • #27 Orgasm Headache: Causes, Treatment, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/orgasm-headache
    Orgasm headaches are typically benign. But some additional symptoms may indicate a more severe condition. […] What you may have experienced is known as an orgasm headache, a rare but often harmless type of sex headache that happens before or at the moment of sexual release. […] An orgasm headache is one of two types of sex headaches. You’ll know you’re having an orgasm headache if you feel a sudden, severe, throbbing pain in your head before or during sexual release. […] A sexual benign headache happens because the increase in sexual excitement causes the muscles to contract in your head and neck, resulting in head pain. A orgasm headache, on the other hand, occurs because of a spike in blood pressure that causes your blood vessels to dilate. […] Treating your orgasm headache will depend on the cause. Sex headaches usually aren’t associated with an underlying condition, so taking a pain reliever should be enough to ease symptoms.
  • #28 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity | SpringerLink
    https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-88-470-1700-9_29
    Two entities are currently identified: headache occurring before orgasm and headache occurring during orgasm. Primary headache associated with sexual activity is more frequent in men than women (mean age: 40), and is more frequent in migraineurs. Preorgasmic headache is typically a bilateral pain, predominant in the occipital and cervical regions. It is described as a dull ache that increases progressively, typically intensifying as sexual excitement increases, and lasting a couple of hours to several days. This type of headache might be caused by an excessive tightening of the head and neck muscles during sexual activity. Orgasmic headache is the most common variety of sex headache. It usually gives no warning, as in thunderclap headache. Its duration is highly variable (from few minutes to 3 h, usually, but can last up to 48 h). This type of headache is usually isolated, but accompanying symptoms such as nausea, emesis, phonophobia, or photophobia can be found. Practically, this headache must be considered as a thunderclap headache. At first manifestation, a subarachnoid hemorrhage must be ruled out as a priority, and then other medical conditions, as preruptured aneurysm, arterial dissection (carotid, vertebral, or intracranial dissection), diffuse segmental vasoconstriction, bout of hypertension, and CSF hypotension. Once all conditions from the list above have been ruled out, the headache is considered as primary. It is essential to reassure the patient, and propose first nonmedicinal approaches (relaxation, biofeedback, even though scientific evidences are poor for such treatments). If necessary, beta-blockers (propranolol) or calcium-channel inhibitors (diltiazem) can be proposed. Taking indomethacin 30 min before sex could also be helpful.
  • #29 Sex Headache – RefHelp
    https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/neurology/headache/other-headaches/sex-headache/
    The term sex headache encompasses headaches occurring either just before or during orgasm. They can also occur during masturbation. […] Sex headaches occurring just before orgasm (pre-orgasmic) are often described as a dull ache in the head and neck. Sometimes the patient notices tension in the jaw and facial muscles. It occurs during sexual activity, can be severe but often improves when the patient stops the activity. […] Headaches occurring at the moment of orgasm are often more sudden and explosive. […] Sex headache can mimic other life-threatening neurological disorders, especially brain haemorrhage, therefore often needs to be investigated with a scan and other tests the first time it occurs. In some situations even a second or third sex headache may need urgent investigation. […] When sex headache occurs on a more frequent or predictable basis, there is no need for further investigation and it is entirely harmless.
  • #30
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. Risk factors Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. Prevention Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. Diagnosis Brain imaging Your provider will likely recommend brain imaging. […] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI of the brain can help detect any underlying causes for your headache. During the MRI exam, a magnetic field and radio waves are used to create cross-sectional images of the structures within the brain.
  • #31
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Computerized tomography (CT). In some cases, especially if your headache occurred less than 48 to 72 hours beforehand, a CT scan of the brain may be done. CT uses an X-ray unit that rotates around the body and a computer to create cross-sectional images of the brain and head. […] Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and computerized tomography (CT) angiography. These tests visualize the blood vessels leading to and inside the brain and neck. Angiograms Your provider may also order a cerebral angiogram, a test that can show the neck and brain arteries. […] This procedure involves threading a thin, flexible tube through a blood vessel, usually starting in the groin, to an artery in the neck. Contrast material is injected into the tube to allow an X-ray machine to create an image of the arteries in the neck and brain. Spinal tap Sometimes a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is needed as well especially if the headache started abruptly and very recently and brain imaging is normal.
  • #32 Orgasm Headache: Why It Happens and Treatment
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/orgasm-headache-5211844
    Sexual activity and orgasm can sometimes cause a „sex headache” or „orgasm headache.” Fortunately, these headaches are rare, affecting just 1% to 1.6% of people. […] Sex headaches happen moments before or at the peak of sexual excitement, the orgasm. […] Sex-related headaches are more likely in people who also experience migraines and tend to affect more men than women. […] Orgasm headaches may (rarely) be a symptom of a health problem, but typically they are „primary” headaches, meaning they are not caused by another condition or disorder. […] Anyone experiencing new or never-evaluated headaches with sexual activity should consult a healthcare provider. […] If you’re experiencing sex headaches, your healthcare provider may order blood tests and a CT scan or a MRI to make sure there are no other underlying causes for your symptoms.
  • #33 Headache after Sex: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/primary-sexual-headache
    PHASA can be recurrent with bouts that self-resolve, may relapse and remit in some patients or be chronic in others, but may also only occur occasionally. […] The IHS suggest the following diagnostic criteria: A. At least two episodes of pain in the head and/or neck fulfilling criteria BD. B. Brought on by and occurring only during sexual activity. C. Either or both of the following: 1. Increasing in intensity with increasing sexual excitement. 2. Abrupt explosive intensity just before or with orgasm. […] Weight reduction, increase in exercise, taking the passive role in intercourse and avoidance of drugs which act as trigger factors are all thought to be helpful. […] The primary treatment is usually reassurance as the headaches are often not recurrent. Drug management can be offered. All of the following are supported by randomised trials or case reports: Propranolol – 40-240 mg a day. This can be used on a preventative basis. […] Many patients will experience only one episode but the condition may be recurrent. The official diagnosis requires a minimum of two episodes to have occurred.
  • #34 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. […] History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help.
  • #35 Sex headaches | UM Health-Sparrow
    https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/sex-headaches
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause.
  • #36 Sex headaches | Beacon Health System
    https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/diseases-and-conditions/sex-headaches?content_id=CON-20377462
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches.
  • #37
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives. When to see a doctor Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. Causes Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Abrupt-onset and slow-to-build sex headaches can be primary headache disorders not associated with any underlying condition. Sex headaches that come on suddenly are more likely to be associated with: A widening or bubble in the wall of an artery inside your head (intracranial aneurysm) An irregular connection between arteries and veins in the brain (arteriovenous malformation) that bleeds into the spinal fluid-filled space in and around the brain Bleeding into the wall of an artery leading to the brain (dissection) Narrowing of the arteries in the brain (reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome) Stroke Coronary artery disease Use of some medications, such as birth control pills Inflammation from certain infections
  • #38 Sex headaches – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377481
    In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. These may include: […] Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. […] Occasional medications. Indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before sex to prevent headaches. […] For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? […] Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? […] Have you had other types of headaches? If so, what are they like? […] Has anyone in your immediate family experienced migraines or headaches associated with sexual activity?
  • #39 Sex headaches | UM Health-Sparrow
    https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/sex-headaches
    Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. […] Indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before sex to prevent headaches.
  • #40
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    With this procedure, the provider removes a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid sample can show if there’s bleeding or an infection. Treatment In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. Preventive medications If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] These may include: Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. They’re recommended only if you have frequent or prolonged attacks. A calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil hydrochloride (Calan SR) which is also used to treat high blood pressure may be an option. In people who have a history of migraine, other migraine preventive medications may be used.
  • #41 Sex headaches – Hancock Health
    https://www.hancockhealth.org/zh/mayo-health-library/sex-headaches/
    Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and theres no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches.
  • #42 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    In patients with longer-lasting headaches or with recurring attacks, preventive treatment may be tried. Beta-blocker is usually indicated, propranolol, but also metoprolol or nadolol. In patients who do not respond well to beta-blockers, indomethacin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, verapamil, flunarizine or nimodipine, calcium channel blockers, are recommended. […] There are studies that show topiramate to be effective against HAWSA. Topiramate is an anti-epileptic drug but it has also been shown to be effective for several other neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as migraine, cluster headache, diabetic neuropathy, and alcohol dependence.
  • #43
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    With this procedure, the provider removes a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid sample can show if there’s bleeding or an infection. Treatment In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. Preventive medications If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] These may include: Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. They’re recommended only if you have frequent or prolonged attacks. A calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil hydrochloride (Calan SR) which is also used to treat high blood pressure may be an option. In people who have a history of migraine, other migraine preventive medications may be used.
  • #44
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    With this procedure, the provider removes a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid sample can show if there’s bleeding or an infection. Treatment In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. Preventive medications If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] These may include: Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. They’re recommended only if you have frequent or prolonged attacks. A calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil hydrochloride (Calan SR) which is also used to treat high blood pressure may be an option. In people who have a history of migraine, other migraine preventive medications may be used.
  • #45 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    In patients with longer-lasting headaches or with recurring attacks, preventive treatment may be tried. Beta-blocker is usually indicated, propranolol, but also metoprolol or nadolol. In patients who do not respond well to beta-blockers, indomethacin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, verapamil, flunarizine or nimodipine, calcium channel blockers, are recommended. […] There are studies that show topiramate to be effective against HAWSA. Topiramate is an anti-epileptic drug but it has also been shown to be effective for several other neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as migraine, cluster headache, diabetic neuropathy, and alcohol dependence.
  • #46 Sex headaches – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377481
    In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. These may include: […] Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. […] Occasional medications. Indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before sex to prevent headaches. […] For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? […] Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? […] Have you had other types of headaches? If so, what are they like? […] Has anyone in your immediate family experienced migraines or headaches associated with sexual activity?
  • #47 Sex headaches
    https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20377462
    Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before sex to prevent headaches.
  • #48 Sex or Orgasm Headaches- Causes, Treatment, Prevention and Home Remedies  – Pristyn Care
    https://www.pristyncare.com/blog/sex-or-orgasm-headaches-causes-treatment-prevention-and-home-remedies-pc0101/
    Sex or orgasm headaches are commonly described as bilateral (pain on both sides of the head) and mostly located at the back of the head. […] Treatment for sex headaches depends on the cause and type of headache. Sex headaches usually aren’t a cause of concern, so taking a painkiller usually helps ease the symptoms. Consult your gynecologist on the type or dosage of pain-medicine you should take. […] People having a history of sex headaches are suggested to consult their doctors who may prescribe medications to help prevent such headaches. Apart from taking medication, there is nothing much one can do to prevent a sex headache. […] Some patients also get relief by taking indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory drug an hour before having intercourse. This medicine is also prescribed by many doctors to treat this problem. Some people also take a triptan, an anti-migraine drug, instead of indomethacin for sex headaches.
  • #49 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    Headache associated with sexual activity can run in families. One study described four sisters suffering from this type of pain. Another study described two cases of familial primary HAWSA suffered by a mother and daughter. These reports suggest the existence of a genetic factor that could determine the familial occurrence of the condition. However, this question needs to be confirmed by further observations. […] For patients who have been diagnosed with a primary headache during sexual activity, conservative, pharmacologic, or surgical management may be recommended. Conservative management consists of sexual restraint (usually for 3 months). Many patients can stop the headache or reduce its intensity by taking a more passive role during coitus. […] Some NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), paracetamol, ASA, ergotamine, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a beneficial effect when given before sexual activity. Taking triptans before intercourse may be effective for short-term headache prevention with response rate of approximately 50%.
  • #50 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    Headache associated with sexual activity can run in families. One study described four sisters suffering from this type of pain. Another study described two cases of familial primary HAWSA suffered by a mother and daughter. These reports suggest the existence of a genetic factor that could determine the familial occurrence of the condition. However, this question needs to be confirmed by further observations. […] For patients who have been diagnosed with a primary headache during sexual activity, conservative, pharmacologic, or surgical management may be recommended. Conservative management consists of sexual restraint (usually for 3 months). Many patients can stop the headache or reduce its intensity by taking a more passive role during coitus. […] Some NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), paracetamol, ASA, ergotamine, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a beneficial effect when given before sexual activity. Taking triptans before intercourse may be effective for short-term headache prevention with response rate of approximately 50%.
  • #51 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. […] History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help.
  • #52 Sex headaches // Middlesex Health
    https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/sex-headaches
    Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. […] Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work.
  • #53 Headache Associated with Sexual Activity—A Narrative Review of Literature
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400207/
    Headache associated with sexual activity can run in families. One study described four sisters suffering from this type of pain. Another study described two cases of familial primary HAWSA suffered by a mother and daughter. These reports suggest the existence of a genetic factor that could determine the familial occurrence of the condition. However, this question needs to be confirmed by further observations. […] For patients who have been diagnosed with a primary headache during sexual activity, conservative, pharmacologic, or surgical management may be recommended. Conservative management consists of sexual restraint (usually for 3 months). Many patients can stop the headache or reduce its intensity by taking a more passive role during coitus. […] Some NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), paracetamol, ASA, ergotamine, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a beneficial effect when given before sexual activity. Taking triptans before intercourse may be effective for short-term headache prevention with response rate of approximately 50%.
  • #54 Post-coital headache. Is it Real
    https://www.datelinehealthafrica.org/post-coital-headache-is-it-real
    The main symptom of post-coital headache is the headache itself. It often manifests as a dull headache that intensifies with sexual excitement or a sudden throbbing headache that appears just before or at the point of orgasm. […] Due to the rarity of the condition, most of the treatments administered to patients are often designed to target their individual situation or are based on the personal experience of the doctor. […] You may be asked to refrain from sexual activities for up to three months as continuing to have sex after an attack can lead to more intense recurrent headaches. […] Taking triptans before intercourse can help with short-term headache prevention. […] Because the cause of primary headache associated with sexual activity is unknown, there are no established preventive measures.
  • #55 Remission of Primary Headache Associated With Sexual Activity in a Woman After Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation: A Case Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7646149/
    Primary headache associated with sexual activity (PHASA) is rare but recognized by the International Classification of Headache Disorders. […] Manual therapy for PHASA has not been studied and thus has no scientifically proven effect. […] The purpose of this case study is to present a successful case of chiropractic care for a patient with PHASA. […] After 7 manual therapy sessions consisting of spinal manipulative therapy at the lumbosacral area conducted by an experienced chiropractor, the patient reported remission of her PHASA, which remained as such at a 12-month follow-up. […] This case study generates the observational hypothesis that a patient with PHASA may respond to chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy. […] The patient reported complete resolution of PHASA at 12 months follow-up with normal frequent sexual activity during this time. […] To our knowledge, this is the first-ever case study to present a successful manual therapy treatment for PHASA, which sustained in remission at 12 months follow-up.
  • #56 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. […] Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Sex headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause. […] Sex headaches can affect anyone. But risk factors for these headaches include: Being male. Men are more prone to having sex headaches. […] History of migraines. Being prone to migraines increases your risk of sex headaches. […] Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping sexual activity before orgasm. Taking a more passive role during sex also may help.
  • #57 Sex headaches – Hancock Health
    https://www.hancockhealth.org/zh/mayo-health-library/sex-headaches/
    Youre likely to start by seeing your provider. However, you may be referred to a neurologist. […] For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? Are there other possible causes for my symptoms or condition? What tests do I need? […] Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? How quickly did your headache begin? When did the headache begin in relation to orgasm?
  • #58
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time with your provider. For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? Are there other possible causes for my symptoms or condition? What tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach you’re suggesting? I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together? Are there any restrictions that I need to comply with? Should I see a specialist? Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you’re prescribing? Are there brochures or other printed material I can take? What websites do you recommend? […] Don’t hesitate to ask other questions that may come up during your appointment. What to expect from your doctor Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? How quickly did your headache begin? When did the headache begin in relation to orgasm? Have your headaches been continuous or intermittent? Were there any symptoms besides pain? Have you had other types of headaches? If so, what are they like? Has anyone in your immediate family experienced migraines or headaches associated with sexual activity? What, if anything, seems to improve your headaches? What, if anything, makes your headaches worse?
  • #59 Sex headaches – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377481
    In some cases, your first sex headache may also be your only one. Some sex headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work. […] If you have a history of sex headaches and there’s no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. These may include: […] Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. […] Occasional medications. Indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before sex to prevent headaches. […] For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? […] Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? […] Have you had other types of headaches? If so, what are they like? […] Has anyone in your immediate family experienced migraines or headaches associated with sexual activity?
  • #60 Sex headaches – Hancock Health
    https://www.hancockhealth.org/zh/mayo-health-library/sex-headaches/
    Youre likely to start by seeing your provider. However, you may be referred to a neurologist. […] For headaches associated with sexual activity, some questions to ask your provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? Are there other possible causes for my symptoms or condition? What tests do I need? […] Your provider is likely to ask you questions, such as: When did you first have a sex headache? How quickly did your headache begin? When did the headache begin in relation to orgasm?
  • #61 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #62 Sex Headache – RefHelp
    https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/neurology/headache/other-headaches/sex-headache/
    The vast majority of sex headaches are of this harmless (or benign) type. […] Whilst sex headache is nearly always benign, they can cause significant physical and psychological stress. If the headaches last longer than half an hour, the patient may benefit from a tablet. Indometacin is the most common medication used. If the headaches are happening very frequently, the patient may benefit from a tablet to prevent them. Beta-blockers, for example Propanolol, are sometimes used for this purpose. […] These headaches usually go away spontaneously after weeks or months, but may recur years later.
  • #63 Orgasmic Headaches – BioBalance Health
    https://biobalancehealth.com/orgasmic-headaches/
    It is frightening to be in the middle of a wonderful sexual experience, reach the point of orgasm, and then experience a blinding headache at the moment of release. […] If you suffer from headaches at the moment of orgasmic release, it is necessary to discuss it with your doctor and let them evaluate you for risks. […] Both sexes can develop sexual activity Headaches but some studies indicate a ratio of 3×1 male over female. […] The overwhelming majority of individuals reporting these types of headaches (HSA) also report that they tend to disappear after a few weeks and they don’t get them again. […] There are treatments that can diminish or block these headaches with minimal or no side-effects, You do not have to swear off of sex because you are afraid of the pain or the potential for a stroke. […] If you would classify the HAS as the worst headache of your life, you should immediately go to the ER to be checked for the risk of stroke. […] HSAs are nothing to be ashamed of and usually there is nothing to be afraid of, but why take a chance?
  • #64 Sex headaches – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20377477
    In rare instances, headaches can be brought on by sexual activity especially with orgasm. You may notice a dull ache in the head and neck that builds up as sexual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during orgasm. […] Most sex headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain. […] There are two types of sex headaches: A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases […] A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm. […] Most sex headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even 2 to 3 days. […] Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.
  • #65
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/sex-headaches
    Many people who have sex headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any. Up to half of all people with sex headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives. When to see a doctor Sex headaches aren’t usually a cause for concern. But consult your health care provider right away if you experience a headache during sexual activity especially if it begins abruptly or it’s your first headache of this type. Causes Any type of sexual activity that leads to orgasm can trigger sex headaches. […] Abrupt-onset and slow-to-build sex headaches can be primary headache disorders not associated with any underlying condition. Sex headaches that come on suddenly are more likely to be associated with: A widening or bubble in the wall of an artery inside your head (intracranial aneurysm) An irregular connection between arteries and veins in the brain (arteriovenous malformation) that bleeds into the spinal fluid-filled space in and around the brain Bleeding into the wall of an artery leading to the brain (dissection) Narrowing of the arteries in the brain (reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome) Stroke Coronary artery disease Use of some medications, such as birth control pills Inflammation from certain infections
  • #66 Get a Headache After Sex? An Expert Deciphers Sex Headaches — Migraine Again
    https://www.migraineagain.com/sex-headache/
    Interestingly, this type of headache tends to resolve with repeated sexual activity. […] A common scenario would be that a healthcare provider would, partly in order to reassure their patient, have them use indomethacin for two or three episodes of sexual activity and then have them stop. […] However, for those who may continue to have attacks, medications such as beta blockers can sometimes be used for prevention when indomethacin is ineffective, doses are difficult to time, or it is poorly tolerated. […] Openly discussing primary sex headaches with a healthcare provider is essential for proper diagnosis and management. […] By seeking medical advice, exploring treatment options, and addressing any underlying concerns, individuals can empower themselves to manage and overcome these headaches, ultimately enjoying a fulfilling and satisfying sex life.
  • #67 Get a Headache After Sex? An Expert Deciphers Sex Headaches — Migraine Again
    https://www.migraineagain.com/sex-headache/
    Interestingly, this type of headache tends to resolve with repeated sexual activity. […] A common scenario would be that a healthcare provider would, partly in order to reassure their patient, have them use indomethacin for two or three episodes of sexual activity and then have them stop. […] However, for those who may continue to have attacks, medications such as beta blockers can sometimes be used for prevention when indomethacin is ineffective, doses are difficult to time, or it is poorly tolerated. […] Openly discussing primary sex headaches with a healthcare provider is essential for proper diagnosis and management. […] By seeking medical advice, exploring treatment options, and addressing any underlying concerns, individuals can empower themselves to manage and overcome these headaches, ultimately enjoying a fulfilling and satisfying sex life.
  • #68 Get a Headache After Sex? An Expert Deciphers Sex Headaches — Migraine Again
    https://www.migraineagain.com/sex-headache/
    Interestingly, this type of headache tends to resolve with repeated sexual activity. […] A common scenario would be that a healthcare provider would, partly in order to reassure their patient, have them use indomethacin for two or three episodes of sexual activity and then have them stop. […] However, for those who may continue to have attacks, medications such as beta blockers can sometimes be used for prevention when indomethacin is ineffective, doses are difficult to time, or it is poorly tolerated. […] Openly discussing primary sex headaches with a healthcare provider is essential for proper diagnosis and management. […] By seeking medical advice, exploring treatment options, and addressing any underlying concerns, individuals can empower themselves to manage and overcome these headaches, ultimately enjoying a fulfilling and satisfying sex life.