Abstract
Primary headache associated with sexual activity (PHASA) is well described in adults,
but reports in adolescents are lacking. PHASA is likely underreported in adolescents.
A delay in or an absence of timely and adequate treatment has the potential to negatively
impact normal adolescent psychosexual development. Physicians should consider this
disorder in adolescents presenting with headaches, and understand the characteristics,
diagnosis, and treatment. We reported two cases of PHASA in adolescents and review
the epidemiology, presentation, and management.
Keywords
case report - sexual activity - adolescent health - headache
