Headache associated with sexual activity (HAS)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on headache associated with sexual activity (has): Causes Primary (idiopathic) Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) Basilar artery dissection Diagnostic criteria for primary HAS Clinical features Treatment

Causes

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

Diagnostic criteria for primary HAS

Clinical features

Treatment

References

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