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Medical Conditions - 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 am I getting headache during sex?

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).

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