Headache associated with sexual activity (HAS)

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Headache associated with sexual activity (HAS). Primary (idiopathic). Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Causes

  • Primary (idiopathic)
  • Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS)
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)
  • Basilar artery dissection

Diagnostic criteria for primary HAS

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Clinical features

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Treatment

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References

  1. Yeh YC, Fuh JL, Chen SP, Wang SJ. Clinical features, imaging findings and outcomes of headache associated with sexual activity. Cephalalgia 2010; 30:1329-1335.
  2. Lin PT, Chen SP, Wang SJ. Update on primary headache associated with sexual activity and primary thunderclap headache. Cephalalgia 2023; 43:3331024221148657.
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  4. Bahra A. Other primary headaches. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2012; 15:66-71.
  5. Selekler M, Kutlu A, Dundar G. Orgasmic headache responsive to greater occipital nerve blockade. Headache 2009; 49:130-147.
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