Research Reports, Migraine Affects Passion And Sexual Satisfaction

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YOGYAKARTA According to research reports, migraine headaches can affect sexual arousal and function. However, it's not always bad because it can also encourage neurotransmitters that increase sexual arousal.

In some people, migraines can reduce libido, especially during painful episodes. Especially if followed by symptoms of muah, pain, dizziness, and fatigue. This affects libido for at least a while until headaches or migraines end.

Generally, headaches do not affect the sex drive among attacks. But migraines are often preceded by prodromal symptoms, which can be in the form of photosphobia, irritability, and stiff necks. If you have prodromal symptoms, libido may be reduced due to physical discomfort or even anxiety knowing that migraines are about to start soon, and this anticipation can reduce sex drive.

On the other hand, if you have recurring migraines, you may actually experience an increase in sex drive compared to people with other types of headaches. A 2006 study published in the journal Headache found that people who experience repeated migraines get higher scores on tests called Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI) than those suffering from headaches due to tensions. This phenomenon applies to men and women, suggesting that individuals with repeated migraines may experience a stronger desire to have sex than non-grain headaches.

People who experience chronic migraines tend to have low levels of serotonin, which modulates pain and emotion. Sexual satisfaction generally increases levels of this neurotransmitter, and researchers suggest that the biological need to replenish serotonin may be behind the increased sex drive reported by people with migraines.

Nervous headaches and migraines, apart from having the effect of increasing libodo, can also cause sexual dysfunction. Women may experience the inability to achieve orgasm, while men may not be able to have an erection. Like libido, sexual dysfunction generally occurs during painful attacks, not between episodes.

Some of the drugs used to prevent migraines may cause sexual dysfunction and a decrease in sex drive for both men and women, and these effects can occur during and between migraine episodes.

These drugs include antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and monoamine oxide inhibitors (MAOI), reported by Verywell Health, Monday, July 24. It is important to note that migraine prevention drugs do not produce sexual side effects for everyone. If you have frequent or severe migraines, it's a good idea to try preventive drugs if you and your partner are willing to wait and see if you have sexual side effects.

In addition to the above research reports, other studies have also reported that sexual activity can relieve migraine pain or cluster headaches, especially in men. Reasons for eliminating headaches with sexual intercourse are unclear.

Some scientists have argued that chemicals released during orgasm reduce the response to pain in the body, reducing pain and migraine discomfort. vaginal stimulation during sex can also provide a pain reliever effect, possibly due to the activation of the same neural system pathway involved in childbirth.

Because the connection between sexual activity and migraine headaches varies widely, it is necessary to identify and adjust in detail. Avoid assuming that sex will have a certain effect on migraines, or vice versa.

Keep in mind that sex drive and sexual satisfaction is affected by many factors. Getting an understanding of how you and your partner feel about sexual intercourse is a great first step towards dealing with sex-related problems. In addition, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider if sex causes you to have a headache or migraine, or if you have a sexual dysfunction or a decrease in libido.