Women who suffer from frequent headaches or migraines are more prone to sexual problems, say scientists. A study included 100 women with an average age of 40, most of whom were affected by chronic headaches. The participants underwent neurological tests and filled out questionnaires about their sex lives. The results indicate that 90% of women affected by headaches also have problems of an intimate nature associated with reduced sexual desire. According to scientists, 20% of women have symptoms of hypoactive sexual desire disorder, in which low sexual desire causes additional suffering, anxiety and stress. On the other hand, 17% reported having a decreased sex drive but not feeling depressed. NEWS_MORE_BOX Headache increases feelings of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, which reflects on sex life and satisfaction, according to the research team from the University of Pavia, Italy. Headache medications can also affect your sex life. Although headaches are a common complaint, little is known about how they may affect sexual performance. Therefore, additional research is needed to explain the relationship between headaches and sexual dysfunction, the scientists emphasize. The results were published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.