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"Question Every time I orgasm I get a severe headache.  This has only started in the last two months and is not from intercourse. Answer First let me say that this is not an uncommon occurrence, and it does not mean there is anything seriously wrong with you, or your sexual activity.  There are generally considered to be two types of these headaches. In one, the excitement building up with sexual activity causes muscle contraction in the head and neck, and this causes head pain.  It usually builds up to a maximum just before or at orgasm, and soon goes away.  The second type is caused by changes in blood vessels in the head and is probably a form of migraine.  It is a very intense, severe headache usually occurring just before or during orgasm. It has been called an &amp;#039;orgasmic headache&amp;#039; or &amp;#039;orgasmic cephalalgic&amp;#039;  The pain may be around or behind the eyes, and can last from a few minutes to a few hours.  It can be treated effectively, sometimes with drugs called beta-blockers, and sometimes anti-migraine drugs can be effective, but they need to be taken before intercourse.  Once the headache is there it is too late. Very rarely is this sort of headache anything to worry about \u2013 but if it is increasing in severity, and accompanied by vomiting, nausea, stiffness of the neck or other symptoms, then it should be investigated.  If this continues to be a problem, do go and see your doctor. He or she will be aware of this problem, so don&amp;#039;t be embarrassed.  And it may be that some simple treatment will put a stop to it. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Advice on migraine headaches Alternative treatment for migraines Are my migraines caused by progesterone cream? Are there any alternative herbal/supplements that may help a migraine? Can I play hockey after a head injury? Could my wisdom teeth be giving me headaches? Driven mad by cluster headaches Feverfew for migraines Headache after sex Headache when ejaculating Headaches and lack of balance Headaches and neck stiffness Heaviness in my head How can I get rid of this pain? I have constant headaches, even though I&amp;#039;m not stressed I suffer from really bad headaches Incredible pain in my head when I orgasm Migraine link with epidural? Migraines and allergy My cocaine binges have left me anxious My grandfather is in pain My daughter cannot get to sleep because of headaches My daughter suffers from nighttime headaches My father has trigeminal neuralgia My migraines are getting worse No relief from post herpetic neuralgia Pain in the head Pain in the head Pain in the head when having sex Pain relief device for back pain Peripheral neuropathy Please help get rid of this continuous headache Really bad headache Shingles Symptoms and treatments for intracranial hypertension Tension headache Trigeminal neuralgia What are the dangers of addiciton to painkillers? What causes migraines and how can I treat them? What treatment is available for fibromyalgia? What&amp;#039;s causing my dizziness? What&amp;#039;s causing my dizzy spells? What&amp;#039;s good for a migraine? Why is my foot numb? Will I ever recover from the pain caused by shingles?  Last updated 15.04.2015 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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