ED Flashcards
Failure of the testes to produce testosterone
Primary hypogonadism
What is elevated in hypogonadism?
- LH
- FSH
Failure in the hypothalamus or pituitary to produce FSH or LH
Secondary hypogonadism
What are 8 symptoms needed for male hormone replacement?
- Low or absent sex drive
- Fatigue
- Loss of body hair
- Muscle loss
- Erectile dysfunction
- Osteoporosis
- Infertility
- Low serum testosterone levels
How is methyltestosterone taken?
Orally
Why is methyltestosterone not commonly used anymore?
Higher risk of hepatotoxicity and large pass effect
How is Fluoxymesterone taken?
Orally
Why is fluoxymesterone avoided?
High risk of hepatotoxicity
How is testosterone undecanonate taken?
Orally
True or false: testosterone undecanonate has a high risk of hepatotoxicity
False
How is Striant taken?
Buccally
How is testosterone cypionate taken?
IM
How is testosterone enanthate taken?
IM
What is a good counseling point for testosterone transdermal patch?
Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 3 hours after administration
What is a good counseling point for estrogen gel?
- Cover application to avoid transfer to people
- Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 2 hours after administration
What is a good counseling point for the testosterone transdermal spray?
- Cover application to avoid transfer to people
- Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 2 hours after administration
Where should the testosterone transdermal solution be applied?
In the armpit
What should you apply before administering the testosterone solution?
Deodorant
What testosterone product must be administered by a healthcare professional?
Testosterone subcutaneous implant pellet
What testosterone product has a higher incidence of intranasal adverse effects?
Testosterone nasal gel
What testosterone product must be enrolled in the REMS program? Why?
Testosterone undecanoate injection; risk of administration and respiratory reactions
How often should patients be monitored when taking hormone replacement?
Every 3-4 months
What are 3 labs that are done when patients are taking hormone replacement?
- Serum lipids
- Hematocrit
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
When should you discontinue therapy regarding hematocrit?
If HCT exceeds 55% at any time
What can testosterone worsen?
Urinary symptoms in patients with BPH
What are contraindications with testosterone replacement?
- Untreated prostate cancer
- Men who have breast cancer
When should hormone replacement be implemented?
In symptomatic patients once primary hypogonadism is confirmed
How is erectile dysfunction defined?
As a persistent failure, 3 month duration, to achieve a penile erection to allow for satisfactory sexual intercourse
What 3 things does organic ED arise from?
- Vascular
- Neurologic
- Hormonal etiology
When patients do not respond to psychogenic stimuli and have no organic causes
Psychogenic ED
What age does ED generally effect men?
Males aged 40 or older
What are 4 types of medications that may cause ED?
- Antidepressants
- Antihypertensives
- Antipsychotics
- BPH medications