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Sex headaches can occur during sex, during masturbation, during orgasm or right after performing any sexual act. This could be a sign of health problems.
1. Causes of headaches caused by sex
Any type of sex that feels like an orgasm can be a trigger for a sex headache. In most cases, sex headaches come on and go away completely afterward.
The cause of headaches when having sex is due to: in a state of excessive anxiety and emotional stress, the dilatation function of cerebral blood vessels is disturbed, even the muscles in the blood vessel walls fall into disarray. Spasticity causes the blood supply to the brain to temporarily decrease, causing a headache.
But also be wary of some causes of headaches that are triggered by exertion during sex such as:
Aneurysms in the brain. These bulging sacs have a congenital nature, due to the weakened vessel wall, they dilate, often located at the base of the skull, when ruptured, causing very dangerous subarachnoid bleeding.
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The second type of cause is cerebral arteriovenous malformations. A cerebral arteriovenous malformation occurs when an artery connects directly to a vein without a capillary system, so it is also called an arteriovenous shunt. This continuation segment forms vascular tufts, enlarged, thin dilated walls, very fragile, causing local bleeding. The third type of cause is atherosclerotic bulging of the arteries supplying the brain with blood. This type is also very dangerous because it can cause bleeding in the vessel wall, bleeding outside or creating a blood clot that blocks a brain vessel. In people with high blood pressure, exertion during sex can also lead to high blood pressure, severe headaches, and possibly a stroke during sex.
There are many risk factors for headaches caused by sex such as:
Being male. Men are more likely to get headaches from sex. Had migraines before. Having a migraine increases your risk of getting a sex headache.
2. Sex headache symptoms
The most common symptom is a headache and may be accompanied by:
Dull pain in the neck, pain that increases with increased sexual arousal Sudden, severe, throbbing pain that occurs just before or at timing of orgasm Most sex headaches last at least a few minutes. Some pain can last for hours or even 2-3 days.
Many people experience persistent sex headaches for several months, after which these headaches may go away within a year or so. Nearly half of people with sex headaches have to "stick" with the syndrome for about 6 months. For some people, sex headaches can only happen once in a lifetime.
3. Treatment of headaches caused by sex
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Methods for diagnosing sex headaches may include:
Brain imaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Computed tomography (CT) scan. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and computed tomography angiography (CT). These tests show the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain and neck. Angiography: Your doctor may also order a brain angiogram, a test that can show arteries in the neck and brain. A lumbar puncture: With this procedure, the doctor removes a small amount of fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid sample may show bleeding or infection. In some cases, a sex headache occurs for the first time and may be your only time. Some sex headaches can improve quickly so the pain goes away before pain medication is needed.
If you have a history of headaches from sex and no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend regular preventive medication. These may include:
Daily medications : Beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL). However, you should only take these medications if your headaches are frequent or persistent. Infrequently used drugs. Indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex), an anti-inflammatory or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, are medications that can be taken an hour before sex to avoid headaches.
4. Measures to prevent headaches caused by sex
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The following lifestyle and home remedies can help you deal with sex headaches:
When suffering from this condition, it is best to abstain from sex until the pain is gone . Sometimes the pain can be caused by certain positions or actions during sex such as using tongue and lips to stimulate genitals or kneeling for sex. So, avoid repeating it to limit the pain from reoccurring. Sometimes sex headaches can be prevented by stopping intercourse before orgasm. Taking a passive role in sex can also work. Do not ignore the headache caused by sex. You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience a headache during sex, especially if it comes on suddenly or is the first time you have had a headache of this kind.
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