Sex-Related Brain Bleeds: More Common Than Expected
A 61-year-old woman suffered a brain bleed during sex, prompting doctors to warn about the little-known issue of migraines triggered by sexual activity, known as coital cephalgia. This rare condition, affecting up to 200,000 Americans, can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke due to increased blood pressure during sex, potentially causing blood vessels weakened by existing conditions to burst. While the woman survived without treatment, experts advise seeking evaluation for underlying causes in cases of severe sex-related headaches, and recommend over-the-counter pain medication or abstinence as potential solutions.