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Coital Cephalgia

Coital cephalgia is a headache that occurs on and after sex for hours or even days. It is caused due to low CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) pressure and dural tear that occurs after stress caused due to sex. They can occur for months and goes on their own. It is managed by doing sex less strenuously and taking medications like Indomethacin and Beta-blockers.

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Why do I get headache during sex?

Query: Hi doctor,I am getting headaches during sex. Also, the pain peaks at orgasms. Please help.  Read Full »

Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Headaches at peak of sex or after sex is usually associated with medicines used for erectile dysfunction like Viagra (Sildenafil). Sometimes, pain at orgasm can occur without any significant disorder due to sudden change in the hemodynamics of blood supply to various orga...  Read Full »

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