Headache During Sex

My husband gets massive headaches when he orgasms. Is this something to be concerned about?

Although headaches with orgasm are not usually a serious medical issue, your husband needs to have his condition checked out by his physician. Typically a CT (computed topography) scan will be done to rule out any serious problem.

The medical term, "Coital or Orgasmic Cephalgia", refers to a headache that begins to build as the man is moving toward orgasm or to a sudden, explosive headache that occurs at the point of orgasm. The headache may come sporadically or regularly for a period of time and then may disappear on its own. Medication can be taken two hours before sex to avoid the headaches. They can be extremely painful. Be sure your husband sees his medical doctor soon.

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