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What Causes Severe Headache During Sexual Activity?
Question: What causes a blinding headache upon orgasm?
I am an old RN and know that this condition has a name and is caused, as is Migraine by vasoconstriction, but want to know name before we call specialist. ASA does not have much effect.
I am an old RN and know that this condition has a name and is caused, as is Migraine by vasoconstriction, but want to know name before we call specialist. ASA does not have much effect.
Brief Answer:
Sex headaches.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Sex headaches or sexual headaches in most cases may be primary ( i.e. without any underlying causes ), but in some cases may be connected to conditions such brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, stroke, etc.
It is necessary to discuss with your Neurologist about this issue.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Sex headaches.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Sex headaches or sexual headaches in most cases may be primary ( i.e. without any underlying causes ), but in some cases may be connected to conditions such brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, stroke, etc.
It is necessary to discuss with your Neurologist about this issue.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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