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Vertigo and climaxing

Catherine A. Madison

Catherine A. Madison, M.D.

California Pacific Medical Center

Question:

For the first time in my life I experience vertigo after climaxing. Why is that?

Answer:

Headaches after climax have been described over the years and are felt related to changes in the size of blood vessels after sex. Vertigo is more unusual and might suggest a problem with the inner ear system; again being affected by changes in pressure.

I would suggest evaluation by an ear nose and throat specialist to be sure that there is no problem developing behind this symptom.

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