7. Sexual dysfunction (lecture)

Question 1

what is normal times to have sex for married couples?

Answer 1

a wide range of values

as long as both partners are in mutual agreement, then there is not a problem

Question 2

what is hypoactive?

Answer 2

little or no interest in sex (for age, etc.)

Question 3

what is aversion?

Answer 3

revulsion or fear of one or all aspects of sex

Question 4

what is aversion often a result of?

Answer 4

abuse or assault

Question 5

what is hyperactive?

Answer 5

wanting sex all the time

Question 6

what is the most common sexual dysfunction?

Answer 6

desire - increasing incidence

Question 7

what is nymphomaniac?

Answer 7

a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire

Question 8

what causes Kluver Bucci syndrome?

Answer 8

bilateral medial temporal lobe lesions

Question 9

what are the symptoms of Kluver Bucci syndrome?

Answer 9

hyperphagia
hypersexuality
hyperorality
visual agnosia
docility

Question 10

what is hyperphagia?

Answer 10

excessive eating

Question 11

what is hyperorality?

Answer 11

insertion of inappropriate objects in the mouth

Question 12

what is hypersexuality?

Answer 12

extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity

Question 13

what is visual agnosia?

Answer 13

a condition in which a person can see but cannot recognize or interpret visual information, due to a disorder in the parietal lobes

Question 14

what is docility?

Answer 14

easily managed or handled

Question 15

what is arousal as a sexual dysfunction for females?

Answer 15

persistent, recurrent inability to attain or maintain lubrication-swelling response = lack of lubrication

Question 16

what is arousal as a sexual dysfunction most common in females?

Answer 16

menopause

Question 17

what is the sexual dysfunction in arousal known as in men?

Answer 17

impotence

Question 18

what are causes of impotence in males?

Answer 18

psychological
tears in fibrous tissue of corpora cavernosa
vascular: atherosclerosis, diabetes
drugs

Question 19

how does psychological effects cause impotence in males?

Answer 19

descending inhibition of spinal reflexes

Question 20

what are drugs that can cause impotence in male?

Answer 20

alcohol

anti-hypertensives (ß-blockers, diuretics)

Question 21

what is a treatment for impotence in male?

Answer 21

viagra

Question 22

how does viagra treat impotence in males?

Answer 22

inhibits cGMP breakdown in corpus cavernosum

Question 23

what does a buildup of cGMP in corpus cavernosum cause?

Answer 23

increase nitric oxide-stimulation vasodilation

increase penile blood flow –> erection