Transient global amnesia after sexual intercourse.

Authors :: Gallagher J
Murphy MS
Carroll J
Source :: Irish journal of medical science [Ir J Med Sci] 2005 Jul-Sep; Vol. 174 (3), pp. 86-7.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Background: Transient global amnesia presents as paroxysmal, transient loss of memory function and has been shown to have a number of inciting factors.<br />Aims: To report a case and its inciting factor in order to heighten awareness of the condition.<br />Methods: A 56-year-old woman who presented with TGA after sexual intercourse is reported.<br />Results: The episode of TGA resolved after 14 hours. Results of laboratory tests including MRI brain and MR angiogram and venogram were normal.<br />Conclusion: An inciting event can often be identified for TGA and a targeted history should be used to help elicit such events.