biological treatment - hormone therapy Flashcards
1
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why may people be put on hormone therapy
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- to treat anger
2
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how can hormone levels explain paedophilia
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- higher levels of LH and FSH but lower levels of testosterone
3
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how were offenders treated before hormone therapy
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- surgical castration
removal of testicles or stop them from producing sperm, removal of ovaries
4
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what is anti-androgenic pharmacotherapy
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- the use of medication to lower testosterone levels which to leads to a decrease
5
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are the effects of anti-androgenic pharmacotherapy capable of being reversed
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- yes
- this can be simply through withdrawing from the drugs involved
6
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what does the hormone CPA stand for
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- cyproterone acetate
7
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how does CPA work
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- inhibits the influence of androgens on organs
- influences sexual desire
- lowers testosterone levels (by preventing interaction with receptors)
8
Q
where is CPA available
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- doctors prescription
9
Q
what are the side effects of CPA
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- breast tenderness and swelling
- fatigue
- depression or mood swings
- weight change
- hotflushes or sweats
10
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is CPA effective
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- reduces sexual desire within the first week of treatment
11
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what does the hormone MPA stand for
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- medroxyprogesterone acetate
12
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how does MPA work
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- interferes with the hormone balance in the body
- reduces amounts of hormones
13
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what are the side effects of MPA
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- headaches
- feeling sick
- put on weight
- high body temp
-feeling depressed
14
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what is the dose for MPA
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- 150 mg every 12 calendar weeks
15
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what did Federoff et al (1992) find in terms of MPA
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- found that 15% of those using MPA reoffended compared with 68% who were not taking MPA
