B8-071 Treatment of Male Sexual Disorders Flashcards
testosterone deficiency is defined as 2 morning levels less than […] ng + symptoms
300
inability to consistently achieve and maintain a satisfactory erection for sexual activity
erectile dysfunction
why is it important to identify underlying comorbid conditions in ED patients?
high correlation of underlying CVD/diabetes
what is the mechanism of PDE5 inhibitors?
increase cGMP –> NO –> smooth muscle relaxation
-afils
PDE5 inhibitors
major contraindication to PDE5 inhibitors
nitrates for chest pain
men with ED and TD have better benefit when a PDE5i is combined with […]
testosterone therapy
ED med that bypasses the nerves
also can be used in patients that fear injections
MUSE (alporatadil)
urethral suppository
persistent erection lasting 4 or more hours
priapism
which type of priapism is more dangerous?
low flow
[high vs low flow priapism]
painful
glans is soft
low flow
[high vs low flow priapism]
caused by sickle cell disease
low flow
[high vs low flow priapism]
can be caused by trazadone, cocaine, and prazosin
low flow
[high vs low flow priapism]
can be caused by incorrect use of intracavernosal agents
low flow
treatment for low flow priapism
irrigation & distal shunts
(no proximal shunts)