Masturbation and orgasm as migraine headache treatment: Report of a case
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This is a report of an unusual case, where the patient used clitoral and/or vaginal masturbation and orgasm for treatment of migraine attack. While the non drug treatment was effective, she subsequently developed depression. The orgasm from masturbation, resulting in the rush of endorphins, probably relieved the migraine. However, as demonstrated in our patient, the patient also had sexual aversion, tiredness, feeling of shame and guilt, followed by depression from the alternative non-drug treatment. Neurology Asia 2015; 20(2) : 185 – 186 Address correspondence to: Ali Ulvi Uca, MD, Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Meram Tıp Fakültesi, Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı Meram, 42080, Konya, Turkey. Tel: +90 332 223 7981, E-mail: [email protected] INTRODUCTION Migraine is a common chronic disease characterized by the recurrence of disabling headache attack and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Despite extensive research in recent years, many pathophysiological aspects remain unclear. Management of migraine includes non-pharmacological preventive methods and treatment of acute attacks using drugs. Drugs for migraine attacks include triptans and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may be used in combination. Some patients also resort to non-drug alternatives to relieve the headache. In this report, a patient using the unusual clitoral and/or vaginal masturbation and orgasm for treatment of migraine attack is described. She later developed depression.
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